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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,436,979.52, 1,983,079.61 and 783,641.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,436,979.52, 1,983,079.61 and 783,641.28 is: 1,081,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,436,979.52 : 1,983,079.61 = 783,641.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,436,979.52/1,983,079.61 = 783,641.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,436,979.52x = 1,983,079.61 × 783,641.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,436,979.52x = 1,554,023,040,004.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,023,040,004.09/1,436,979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,451.07

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