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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498,555.79, 2,068,196.40 and 982,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498,555.79, 2,068,196.40 and 982,743.74 is: 1,356,310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498,555.79 : 2,068,196.40 = 982,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498,555.79/2,068,196.40 = 982,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498,555.79x = 2,068,196.40 × 982,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498,555.79x = 2,032,507,070,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,507,070,361.03/1,498,555.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,356,310.58

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