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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,334.51, 2,472,030.79 and 986,512.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,334.51, 2,472,030.79 and 986,512.75 is: 1,361,381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,334.51 : 2,472,030.79 = 986,512.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,334.51/2,472,030.79 = 986,512.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,334.51x = 2,472,030.79 × 986,512.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,334.51x = 2,438,689,892,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,689,892,727.57/1,791,334.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,381.63

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