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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,615.95, 2,486,208.87 and 985,810.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,615.95, 2,486,208.87 and 985,810.32 is: 1,360,406.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,615.95 : 2,486,208.87 = 985,810.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,615.95/2,486,208.87 = 985,810.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,615.95x = 2,486,208.87 × 985,810.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,615.95x = 2,450,930,361,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,930,361,721.54/1,801,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,406.67

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