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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,799,359.68, 2,483,169.12 and 983,608.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,799,359.68, 2,483,169.12 and 983,608.32 is: 1,357,408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,799,359.68 : 2,483,169.12 = 983,608.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,799,359.68/2,483,169.12 = 983,608.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,799,359.68x = 2,483,169.12 × 983,608.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,799,359.68x = 2,442,465,806,399.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,465,806,399.08/1,799,359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357,408.32

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