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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437,411.92, 1,983,637.80 and 792,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437,411.92, 1,983,637.80 and 792,849.52 is: 1,094,137.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437,411.92 : 1,983,637.80 = 792,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437,411.92/1,983,637.80 = 792,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437,411.92x = 1,983,637.80 × 792,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437,411.92x = 1,572,726,277,583.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,726,277,583.86/1,437,411.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094,137.50

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