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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,001.62, 2,479,913.37 and 981,257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797,001.62, 2,479,913.37 and 981,257.10 is: 1,354,162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797,001.62 : 2,479,913.37 = 981,257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797,001.62/2,479,913.37 = 981,257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797,001.62x = 2,479,913.37 × 981,257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797,001.62x = 2,433,432,601,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,432,601,697.43/1,797,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354,162.72

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