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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,051,242.40, 3,076,863.60 and 988,360.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,051,242.40, 3,076,863.60 and 988,360.40 is: 1,482,540.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,051,242.40 : 3,076,863.60 = 988,360.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,051,242.40/3,076,863.60 = 988,360.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,051,242.40x = 3,076,863.60 × 988,360.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,051,242.40x = 3,041,050,138,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,050,138,441.44/2,051,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,540.60

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