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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,763.74, 2,486,434.19 and 985,967.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,763.74, 2,486,434.19 and 985,967.59 is: 1,360,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,763.74 : 2,486,434.19 = 985,967.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,763.74/2,486,434.19 = 985,967.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,763.74x = 2,486,434.19 × 985,967.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,763.74x = 2,451,543,526,007.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,543,526,007.90/1,801,763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,635.40

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