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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,638.80, 3,072,958.20 and 983,132.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,638.80, 3,072,958.20 and 983,132.40 is: 1,474,698.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,638.80 : 3,072,958.20 = 983,132.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,638.80/3,072,958.20 = 983,132.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,638.80x = 3,072,958.20 × 983,132.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,638.80x = 3,021,124,770,265.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,124,770,265.68/2,048,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,698.60

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