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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,053,804.80, 3,078,082.80 and 986,548.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,053,804.80, 3,078,082.80 and 986,548.80 is: 1,478,562.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,053,804.80 : 3,078,082.80 = 986,548.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,053,804.80/3,078,082.80 = 986,548.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,053,804.80x = 3,078,082.80 × 986,548.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,053,804.80x = 3,036,678,892,640.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,678,892,640.64/2,053,804.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,562.56

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