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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,673.94, 2,486,341.53 and 985,949.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,673.94, 2,486,341.53 and 985,949.94 is: 1,360,628.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,673.94 : 2,486,341.53 = 985,949.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,673.94/2,486,341.53 = 985,949.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,673.94x = 2,486,341.53 × 985,949.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,673.94x = 2,451,408,282,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,408,282,323.01/1,801,673.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,628.15

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