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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,480.68, 2,486,022.03 and 985,674.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,480.68, 2,486,022.03 and 985,674.87 is: 1,360,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,480.68 : 2,486,022.03 = 985,674.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,480.68/2,486,022.03 = 985,674.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,480.68x = 2,486,022.03 × 985,674.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,480.68x = 2,450,409,441,237.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,409,441,237.39/1,801,480.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,219.66

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