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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465,376.20, 2,198,064.30 and 987,079.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465,376.20, 2,198,064.30 and 987,079.30 is: 1,480,618.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465,376.20 : 2,198,064.30 = 987,079.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465,376.20/2,198,064.30 = 987,079.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465,376.20x = 2,198,064.30 × 987,079.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465,376.20x = 2,169,663,770,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,663,770,598.99/1,465,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,618.95

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