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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432,036.65, 1,976,217.61 and 787,498.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432,036.65, 1,976,217.61 and 787,498.59 is: 1,086,751.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432,036.65 : 1,976,217.61 = 787,498.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432,036.65/1,976,217.61 = 787,498.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432,036.65x = 1,976,217.61 × 787,498.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432,036.65x = 1,556,268,581,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,268,581,408.17/1,432,036.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,751.92

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