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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,946.70, 2,147,910.33 and 485,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,946.70, 2,147,910.33 and 485,983.34 is: 728,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,946.70 : 2,147,910.33 = 485,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,946.70/2,147,910.33 = 485,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,946.70x = 2,147,910.33 × 485,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,946.70x = 1,043,848,636,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,848,636,193.90/1,431,946.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728,971.71

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