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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431,992.79, 1,976,183.96 and 787,412.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431,992.79, 1,976,183.96 and 787,412.48 is: 1,086,647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431,992.79 : 1,976,183.96 = 787,412.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431,992.79/1,976,183.96 = 787,412.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431,992.79x = 1,976,183.96 × 787,412.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431,992.79x = 1,556,071,899,061.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,071,899,061.84/1,431,992.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,647.86

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