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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451,985.62, 2,003,741.83 and 807,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451,985.62, 2,003,741.83 and 807,391.98 is: 1,114,201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451,985.62 : 2,003,741.83 = 807,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451,985.62/2,003,741.83 = 807,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451,985.62x = 2,003,741.83 × 807,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451,985.62x = 1,617,805,083,532.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,805,083,532.52/1,451,985.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114,201.86

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