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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 986,931.60, 1,478,332.27 and 793,762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 986,931.60, 1,478,332.27 and 793,762.01 is: 1,188,982.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    986,931.60 : 1,478,332.27 = 793,762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    986,931.60/1,478,332.27 = 793,762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    986,931.60x = 1,478,332.27 × 793,762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    986,931.60x = 1,173,443,997,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,443,997,078.06/986,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,982.09

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