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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,981,158.76, 2,970,059.34 and 783,925.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,981,158.76, 2,970,059.34 and 783,925.72 is: 1,175,224.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,981,158.76 : 2,970,059.34 = 783,925.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,981,158.76/2,970,059.34 = 783,925.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,981,158.76x = 2,970,059.34 × 783,925.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,981,158.76x = 2,328,305,906,552.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,305,906,552.22/1,981,158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,224.29

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