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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,565.91, 2,486,056.86 and 985,785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,565.91, 2,486,056.86 and 985,785.48 is: 1,360,327.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,565.91 : 2,486,056.86 = 985,785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,565.91/2,486,056.86 = 985,785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,565.91x = 2,486,056.86 × 985,785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,565.91x = 2,450,718,755,042.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,718,755,042.39/1,801,565.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,327.00

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