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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,433,142.40, 2,149,713.60 and 985,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,433,142.40, 2,149,713.60 and 985,244.80 is: 1,477,867.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,433,142.40 : 2,149,713.60 = 985,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,433,142.40/2,149,713.60 = 985,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,433,142.40x = 2,149,713.60 × 985,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,433,142.40x = 2,117,994,145,889.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117,994,145,889.28/1,433,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,867.20

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