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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,583.32, 2,486,146.60 and 985,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,583.32, 2,486,146.60 and 985,783.72 is: 1,360,360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,583.32 : 2,486,146.60 = 985,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,583.32/2,486,146.60 = 985,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,583.32x = 2,486,146.60 × 985,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,583.32x = 2,450,802,843,813.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,802,843,813.35/1,801,583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,360.53

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