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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,766.24, 2,486,437.65 and 985,970.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,766.24, 2,486,437.65 and 985,970.11 is: 1,360,638.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,766.24 : 2,486,437.65 = 985,970.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,766.24/2,486,437.65 = 985,970.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,766.24x = 2,486,437.65 × 985,970.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,766.24x = 2,451,553,206,386.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,553,206,386.69/1,801,766.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,638.89

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