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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,392.32, 1,975,299.28 and 786,798.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,392.32, 1,975,299.28 and 786,798.72 is: 1,085,770.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,392.32 : 1,975,299.28 = 786,798.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,392.32/1,975,299.28 = 786,798.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,392.32x = 1,975,299.28 × 786,798.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,392.32x = 1,554,162,945,120.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,162,945,120.92/1,431,392.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085,770.07

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