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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435,713.96, 1,981,285.44 and 832,451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435,713.96, 1,981,285.44 and 832,451.88 is: 1,148,783.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435,713.96 : 1,981,285.44 = 832,451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435,713.96/1,981,285.44 = 832,451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435,713.96x = 1,981,285.44 × 832,451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435,713.96x = 1,649,324,789,344.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,324,789,344.63/1,435,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148,783.70

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