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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,273.54, 1,975,056.30 and 786,735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,273.54, 1,975,056.30 and 786,735.48 is: 1,085,639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,273.54 : 1,975,056.30 = 786,735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,273.54/1,975,056.30 = 786,735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,273.54x = 1,975,056.30 × 786,735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,273.54x = 1,553,846,866,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,846,866,207.52/1,431,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,639.34

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