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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,904,147.88, 2,856,231.60 and 641,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,904,147.88, 2,856,231.60 and 641,986.44 is: 962,982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,904,147.88 : 2,856,231.60 = 641,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,904,147.88/2,856,231.60 = 641,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,904,147.88x = 2,856,231.60 × 641,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,904,147.88x = 1,833,661,956,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,661,956,699.50/1,904,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962,982.96

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