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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466,273.46, 2,198,031.17 and 791,343.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466,273.46, 2,198,031.17 and 791,343.39 is: 1,186,270.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466,273.46 : 2,198,031.17 = 791,343.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466,273.46/2,198,031.17 = 791,343.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466,273.46x = 2,198,031.17 × 791,343.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466,273.46x = 1,739,397,433,436.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,397,433,436.75/1,466,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,186,270.83

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