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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,987,356.54, 2,981,083.80 and 725,183.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,987,356.54, 2,981,083.80 and 725,183.76 is: 1,087,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,987,356.54 : 2,981,083.80 = 725,183.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,987,356.54/2,981,083.80 = 725,183.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,987,356.54x = 2,981,083.80 × 725,183.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,987,356.54x = 2,161,833,558,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,833,558,959.09/1,987,356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087,793.52

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