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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,758.92, 2,486,427.50 and 985,962.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,758.92, 2,486,427.50 and 985,962.77 is: 1,360,628.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,758.92 : 2,486,427.50 = 985,962.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,758.92/2,486,427.50 = 985,962.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,758.92x = 2,486,427.50 × 985,962.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,758.92x = 2,451,524,953,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,524,953,985.15/1,801,758.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,628.73

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