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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,552.32, 2,486,103.84 and 985,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,552.32, 2,486,103.84 and 985,752.72 is: 1,360,317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,552.32 : 2,486,103.84 = 985,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,552.32/2,486,103.84 = 985,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,552.32x = 2,486,103.84 × 985,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,552.32x = 2,450,683,622,482.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,683,622,482.44/1,801,552.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,317.76

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