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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,801,777.98, 2,486,453.86 and 985,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,801,777.98, 2,486,453.86 and 985,981.84 is: 1,360,655.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,801,777.98 : 2,486,453.86 = 985,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,801,777.98/2,486,453.86 = 985,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,801,777.98x = 2,486,453.86 × 985,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,801,777.98x = 2,451,598,349,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,598,349,492.95/1,801,777.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360,655.08

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