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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,683.78, 1,975,705.83 and 787,098.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,683.78, 1,975,705.83 and 787,098.33 is: 1,086,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,683.78 : 1,975,705.83 = 787,098.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,683.78/1,975,705.83 = 787,098.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,683.78x = 1,975,705.83 × 787,098.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,683.78x = 1,555,074,759,364.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,074,759,364.26/1,431,683.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,185.92

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