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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436,221.76, 1,981,962.32 and 791,701.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436,221.76, 1,981,962.32 and 791,701.92 is: 1,092,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436,221.76 : 1,981,962.32 = 791,701.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436,221.76/1,981,962.32 = 791,701.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436,221.76x = 1,981,962.32 × 791,701.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436,221.76x = 1,569,123,374,111.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,123,374,111.65/1,436,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092,535.58

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