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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,901,660.01, 2,851,222.40 and 988,598.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,901,660.01, 2,851,222.40 and 988,598.44 is: 1,482,238.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,901,660.01 : 2,851,222.40 = 988,598.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,901,660.01/2,851,222.40 = 988,598.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,901,660.01x = 2,851,222.40 × 988,598.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,901,660.01x = 2,818,714,016,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,714,016,733.06/1,901,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,238.68

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