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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,682.64, 1,975,735.34 and 787,107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,682.64, 1,975,735.34 and 787,107.38 is: 1,086,215.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,682.64 : 1,975,735.34 = 787,107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,682.64/1,975,735.34 = 787,107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,682.64x = 1,975,735.34 × 787,107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,682.64x = 1,555,115,860,605.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,115,860,605.73/1,431,682.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,215.49

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