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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,962.90, 1,974,633.32 and 786,369.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,962.90, 1,974,633.32 and 786,369.22 is: 1,085,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,962.90 : 1,974,633.32 = 786,369.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,962.90/1,974,633.32 = 786,369.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,962.90x = 1,974,633.32 × 786,369.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,962.90x = 1,552,790,863,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,790,863,634.41/1,430,962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,137.05

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