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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792,033.52, 2,473,005.16 and 987,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792,033.52, 2,473,005.16 and 987,217.52 is: 1,362,359.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792,033.52 : 2,473,005.16 = 987,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792,033.52/2,473,005.16 = 987,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792,033.52x = 2,473,005.16 × 987,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792,033.52x = 2,441,394,021,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,394,021,002.40/1,792,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,359.57

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