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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447,375.82, 1,996,071.18 and 903,561.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447,375.82, 1,996,071.18 and 903,561.86 is: 1,246,099.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447,375.82 : 1,996,071.18 = 903,561.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447,375.82/1,996,071.18 = 903,561.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447,375.82x = 1,996,071.18 × 903,561.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447,375.82x = 1,803,573,788,093.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,573,788,093.19/1,447,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246,099.16

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