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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,792,701, 2,473,927.38 and 987,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,792,701, 2,473,927.38 and 987,885 is: 1,363,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,792,701 : 2,473,927.38 = 987,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,792,701/2,473,927.38 = 987,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,792,701x = 2,473,927.38 × 987,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,792,701x = 2,443,955,749,791.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,955,749,791.30/1,792,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,281.30

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