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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432,239.72, 1,976,451.35 and 787,659.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432,239.72, 1,976,451.35 and 787,659.90 is: 1,086,948.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432,239.72 : 1,976,451.35 = 787,659.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432,239.72/1,976,451.35 = 787,659.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432,239.72x = 1,976,451.35 × 787,659.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432,239.72x = 1,556,771,468,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,771,468,757.57/1,432,239.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086,948.96

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