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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,293.51, 2,471,873.06 and 986,477.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,293.51, 2,471,873.06 and 986,477.51 is: 1,361,277.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,293.51 : 2,471,873.06 = 986,477.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,293.51/2,471,873.06 = 986,477.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,293.51x = 2,471,873.06 × 986,477.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,293.51x = 2,438,447,163,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,447,163,973.13/1,791,293.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,277.29

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