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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,048,826.40, 3,073,239.60 and 983,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,048,826.40, 3,073,239.60 and 983,611.60 is: 1,475,417.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,048,826.40 : 3,073,239.60 = 983,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,048,826.40/3,073,239.60 = 983,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,048,826.40x = 3,073,239.60 × 983,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,048,826.40x = 3,022,874,120,139.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,874,120,139.36/2,048,826.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,417.40

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