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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430,986.23, 1,974,719.86 and 786,405.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430,986.23, 1,974,719.86 and 786,405.65 is: 1,085,217.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430,986.23 : 1,974,719.86 = 786,405.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430,986.23/1,974,719.86 = 786,405.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430,986.23x = 1,974,719.86 × 786,405.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430,986.23x = 1,552,930,843,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,930,843,231.60/1,430,986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,217.18

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