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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,899.54, 1,976,028.72 and 787,361.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,899.54, 1,976,028.72 and 787,361.30 is: 1,086,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,899.54 : 1,976,028.72 = 787,361.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,899.54/1,976,028.72 = 787,361.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,899.54x = 1,976,028.72 × 787,361.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,899.54x = 1,555,848,541,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,848,541,816.54/1,431,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,562.64

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