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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,185,572.66, 3,278,753.46 and 988,058.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,185,572.66, 3,278,753.46 and 988,058.94 is: 1,482,266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,185,572.66 : 3,278,753.46 = 988,058.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,185,572.66/3,278,753.46 = 988,058.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,185,572.66x = 3,278,753.46 × 988,058.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,185,572.66x = 3,239,601,668,208.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,601,668,208.93/2,185,572.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482,266.74

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