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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803,952.52, 2,489,366.01 and 988,159.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803,952.52, 2,489,366.01 and 988,159.82 is: 1,363,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803,952.52 : 2,489,366.01 = 988,159.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803,952.52/2,489,366.01 = 988,159.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803,952.52x = 2,489,366.01 × 988,159.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803,952.52x = 2,459,891,473,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,891,473,617.17/1,803,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,612.10

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