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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,738,149.60, 2,607,224.40 and 982,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,738,149.60, 2,607,224.40 and 982,322.40 is: 1,473,483.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,738,149.60 : 2,607,224.40 = 982,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,738,149.60/2,607,224.40 = 982,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,738,149.60x = 2,607,224.40 × 982,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,738,149.60x = 2,561,134,929,946.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,134,929,946.56/1,738,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,483.60

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