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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791,336.51, 2,472,033.55 and 986,514.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791,336.51, 2,472,033.55 and 986,514.75 is: 1,361,384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791,336.51 : 2,472,033.55 = 986,514.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791,336.51/2,472,033.55 = 986,514.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791,336.51x = 2,472,033.55 × 986,514.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791,336.51x = 2,438,697,559,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,697,559,569.86/1,791,336.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,384.39

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