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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,095.41, 2,485,531.28 and 985,281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,095.41, 2,485,531.28 and 985,281.58 is: 1,359,699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,095.41 : 2,485,531.28 = 985,281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,095.41/2,485,531.28 = 985,281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,095.41x = 2,485,531.28 × 985,281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,095.41x = 2,448,948,174,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,448,948,174,270.17/1,801,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359,699.30

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