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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,802,331.63, 2,487,280.92 and 986,535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,802,331.63, 2,487,280.92 and 986,535.98 is: 1,361,454.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,802,331.63 : 2,487,280.92 = 986,535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,802,331.63/2,487,280.92 = 986,535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,802,331.63x = 2,487,280.92 × 986,535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,802,331.63x = 2,453,792,102,578.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,792,102,578.42/1,802,331.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,454.27

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