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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986,369.12, 2,979,266.90 and 638,355.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986,369.12, 2,979,266.90 and 638,355.78 is: 957,441.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986,369.12 : 2,979,266.90 = 638,355.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986,369.12/2,979,266.90 = 638,355.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986,369.12x = 2,979,266.90 × 638,355.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986,369.12x = 1,901,832,242,585.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,832,242,585.90/1,986,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957,441.51

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