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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797,871.98, 2,481,071.78 and 982,086.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797,871.98, 2,481,071.78 and 982,086.96 is: 1,355,284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797,871.98 : 2,481,071.78 = 982,086.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797,871.98/2,481,071.78 = 982,086.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797,871.98x = 2,481,071.78 × 982,086.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797,871.98x = 2,436,628,241,961.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,436,628,241,961.99/1,797,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,284.62

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