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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,730.61, 2,480,853.50 and 981,934.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797,730.61, 2,480,853.50 and 981,934.81 is: 1,355,061.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797,730.61 : 2,480,853.50 = 981,934.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797,730.61/2,480,853.50 = 981,934.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797,730.61x = 2,480,853.50 × 981,934.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797,730.61x = 2,436,036,410,160.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,036,410,160.34/1,797,730.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,061.99

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