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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,786,986.06, 2,466,059.82 and 971,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,786,986.06, 2,466,059.82 and 971,189.76 is: 1,340,252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,786,986.06 : 2,466,059.82 = 971,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,786,986.06/2,466,059.82 = 971,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,786,986.06x = 2,466,059.82 × 971,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,786,986.06x = 2,395,012,050,337.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,012,050,337.21/1,786,986.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340,252.23

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