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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,164,428.60, 3,246,642.90 and 982,476.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,164,428.60, 3,246,642.90 and 982,476.60 is: 1,473,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,164,428.60 : 3,246,642.90 = 982,476.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,164,428.60/3,246,642.90 = 982,476.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,164,428.60x = 3,246,642.90 × 982,476.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,164,428.60x = 3,189,750,677,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,750,677,806.14/2,164,428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,714.90

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