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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,658,966.58, 2,489,149.71 and 986,332.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,658,966.58, 2,489,149.71 and 986,332.86 is: 1,479,915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,658,966.58 : 2,489,149.71 = 986,332.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,658,966.58/2,489,149.71 = 986,332.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,658,966.58x = 2,489,149.71 × 986,332.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,658,966.58x = 2,455,130,152,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,130,152,432.47/1,658,966.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,915.38

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