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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802,322.40, 2,487,167.76 and 986,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802,322.40, 2,487,167.76 and 986,506.24 is: 1,361,358.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802,322.40 : 2,487,167.76 = 986,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802,322.40/2,487,167.76 = 986,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802,322.40x = 2,487,167.76 × 986,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802,322.40x = 2,453,606,515,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,606,515,166.82/1,802,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,358.28

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