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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,726.60, 3,073,089.90 and 985,844.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,726.60, 3,073,089.90 and 985,844.60 is: 1,478,766.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,726.60 : 3,073,089.90 = 985,844.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,726.60/3,073,089.90 = 985,844.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,726.60x = 3,073,089.90 × 985,844.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,726.60x = 3,029,589,083,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,589,083,229.54/2,048,726.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,766.90

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