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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,655,337.80, 2,483,006.70 and 983,491.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,655,337.80, 2,483,006.70 and 983,491.40 is: 1,475,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,655,337.80 : 2,483,006.70 = 983,491.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,655,337.80/2,483,006.70 = 983,491.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,655,337.80x = 2,483,006.70 × 983,491.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,655,337.80x = 2,442,015,735,592.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,015,735,592.38/1,655,337.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,237.10

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