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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,588.30, 3,072,882.45 and 985,706.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,588.30, 3,072,882.45 and 985,706.30 is: 1,478,559.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,588.30 : 3,072,882.45 = 985,706.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,588.30/3,072,882.45 = 985,706.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,588.30x = 3,072,882.45 × 985,706.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,588.30x = 3,028,959,590,124.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,959,590,124.44/2,048,588.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,559.45

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