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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,027.91, 1,974,819.99 and 786,434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,027.91, 1,974,819.99 and 786,434.27 is: 1,085,280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,027.91 : 1,974,819.99 = 786,434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,027.91/1,974,819.99 = 786,434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,027.91x = 1,974,819.99 × 786,434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,027.91x = 1,553,066,110,292.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,066,110,292.09/1,431,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,280.10

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