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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,742.92, 2,480,870.49 and 981,947.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797,742.92, 2,480,870.49 and 981,947.12 is: 1,355,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797,742.92 : 2,480,870.49 = 981,947.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797,742.92/2,480,870.49 = 981,947.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797,742.92x = 2,480,870.49 × 981,947.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797,742.92x = 2,436,083,635,268.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,083,635,268.36/1,797,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,078.98

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