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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,787.58, 1,975,749.24 and 842,993.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,787.58, 1,975,749.24 and 842,993.42 is: 1,163,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,787.58 : 1,975,749.24 = 842,993.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,787.58/1,975,749.24 = 842,993.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,787.58x = 1,975,749.24 × 842,993.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,787.58x = 1,665,543,608,890.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,543,608,890.00/1,431,787.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163,261.67

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