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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,396.59, 1,974,503.67 and 858,103.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,396.59, 1,974,503.67 and 858,103.70 is: 1,183,689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,396.59 : 1,974,503.67 = 858,103.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,396.59/1,974,503.67 = 858,103.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,396.59x = 1,974,503.67 × 858,103.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,396.59x = 1,694,328,904,890.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,328,904,890.58/1,431,396.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183,689.35

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