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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,968.41, 1,976,187.36 and 888,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,968.41, 1,976,187.36 and 888,279.40 is: 1,225,869.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,968.41 : 1,976,187.36 = 888,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,968.41/1,976,187.36 = 888,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,968.41x = 1,976,187.36 × 888,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,968.41x = 1,755,406,522,428.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,406,522,428.38/1,431,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,869.59

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