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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187,656.80, 3,281,485.20 and 989,618.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187,656.80, 3,281,485.20 and 989,618.20 is: 1,484,427.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187,656.80 : 3,281,485.20 = 989,618.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187,656.80/3,281,485.20 = 989,618.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187,656.80x = 3,281,485.20 × 989,618.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187,656.80x = 3,247,417,476,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,417,476,950.64/2,187,656.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,427.30

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