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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,761.74, 2,486,431.43 and 985,965.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,761.74, 2,486,431.43 and 985,965.59 is: 1,360,632.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,761.74 : 2,486,431.43 = 985,965.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,761.74/2,486,431.43 = 985,965.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,761.74x = 2,486,431.43 × 985,965.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,761.74x = 2,451,535,831,874.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,535,831,874.49/1,801,761.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,632.64

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