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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,798,404.96, 2,481,769.28 and 982,591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,798,404.96, 2,481,769.28 and 982,591.04 is: 1,355,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,798,404.96 : 2,481,769.28 = 982,591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,798,404.96/2,481,769.28 = 982,591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,798,404.96x = 2,481,769.28 × 982,591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,798,404.96x = 2,438,564,257,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,438,564,257,875.25/1,798,404.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355,959.48

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