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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,989,423.40, 2,984,465.60 and 791,357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,989,423.40, 2,984,465.60 and 791,357.28 is: 1,187,167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,989,423.40 : 2,984,465.60 = 791,357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,989,423.40/2,984,465.60 = 791,357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,989,423.40x = 2,984,465.60 × 791,357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,989,423.40x = 2,361,778,579,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,778,579,469.57/1,989,423.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,167.39

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