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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,333.76, 2,472,029.76 and 986,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,333.76, 2,472,029.76 and 986,512 is: 1,361,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,333.76 : 2,472,029.76 = 986,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,333.76/2,472,029.76 = 986,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,333.76x = 2,472,029.76 × 986,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,333.76x = 2,438,687,022,597.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,687,022,597.12/1,791,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,380.60

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