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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182,282.60, 3,273,423.90 and 985,556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182,282.60, 3,273,423.90 and 985,556.20 is: 1,478,334.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182,282.60 : 3,273,423.90 = 985,556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182,282.60/3,273,423.90 = 985,556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182,282.60x = 3,273,423.90 × 985,556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182,282.60x = 3,226,143,219,873.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,143,219,873.18/2,182,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,334.30

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