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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,969.52, 1,975,626.18 and 887,909.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,969.52, 1,975,626.18 and 887,909.44 is: 1,225,010.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,969.52 : 1,975,626.18 = 887,909.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,969.52/1,975,626.18 = 887,909.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,969.52x = 1,975,626.18 × 887,909.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,969.52x = 1,754,177,135,133.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,754,177,135,133.14/1,431,969.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,010.11

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