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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,973.35, 2,486,699.82 and 986,162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,973.35, 2,486,699.82 and 986,162.20 is: 1,360,891.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,973.35 : 2,486,699.82 = 986,162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,973.35/2,486,699.82 = 986,162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,973.35x = 2,486,699.82 × 986,162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,973.35x = 2,452,289,365,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,289,365,230.80/1,801,973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,891.03

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