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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480,185.63, 2,042,705.70 and 907,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480,185.63, 2,042,705.70 and 907,115.13 is: 1,251,849.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480,185.63 : 2,042,705.70 = 907,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480,185.63/2,042,705.70 = 907,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480,185.63x = 2,042,705.70 × 907,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480,185.63x = 1,852,969,246,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,969,246,607.24/1,480,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251,849.23

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