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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711,264.52, 2,361,792.12 and 985,973.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711,264.52, 2,361,792.12 and 985,973.24 is: 1,360,785.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711,264.52 : 2,361,792.12 = 985,973.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711,264.52/2,361,792.12 = 985,973.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711,264.52x = 2,361,792.12 × 985,973.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711,264.52x = 2,328,663,828,762.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,663,828,762.87/1,711,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,785.43

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