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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,547.24, 1,975,534.50 and 787,009

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,547.24, 1,975,534.50 and 787,009 is: 1,086,072.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,547.24 : 1,975,534.50 = 787,009 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,547.24/1,975,534.50 = 787,009/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,547.24x = 1,975,534.50 × 787,009
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,547.24x = 1,554,763,431,310.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,763,431,310.50/1,431,547.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,072.04

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