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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184,246.80, 3,275,592.60 and 986,742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184,246.80, 3,275,592.60 and 986,742.80 is: 1,479,762.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184,246.80 : 3,275,592.60 = 986,742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184,246.80/3,275,592.60 = 986,742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184,246.80x = 3,275,592.60 × 986,742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184,246.80x = 3,232,167,413,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,167,413,783.28/2,184,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,762.92

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