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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985,516.47, 2,975,657.49 and 786,784.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985,516.47, 2,975,657.49 and 786,784.87 is: 1,179,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985,516.47 : 2,975,657.49 = 786,784.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985,516.47/2,975,657.49 = 786,784.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985,516.47x = 2,975,657.49 × 786,784.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985,516.47x = 2,341,202,284,571.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,202,284,571.88/1,985,516.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179,140.20

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