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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,774.05, 1,975,731.32 and 842,980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,774.05, 1,975,731.32 and 842,980.55 is: 1,163,244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,774.05 : 1,975,731.32 = 842,980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,774.05/1,975,731.32 = 842,980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,774.05x = 1,975,731.32 × 842,980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,774.05x = 1,665,503,067,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,503,067,014.62/1,431,774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,244.35

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