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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,443,921.61, 1,991,986.17 and 870,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,443,921.61, 1,991,986.17 and 870,643.30 is: 1,201,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,443,921.61 : 1,991,986.17 = 870,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,443,921.61/1,991,986.17 = 870,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,443,921.61x = 1,991,986.17 × 870,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,443,921.61x = 1,734,309,402,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,309,402,643.23/1,443,921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201,110.50

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