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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,821,995.70, 2,732,993.55 and 982,187.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,821,995.70, 2,732,993.55 and 982,187.70 is: 1,473,281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,821,995.70 : 2,732,993.55 = 982,187.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,821,995.70/2,732,993.55 = 982,187.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,821,995.70x = 2,732,993.55 × 982,187.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,821,995.70x = 2,684,312,648,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,312,648,989.33/1,821,995.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,281.55

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