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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249,098.76, 3,373,272.30 and 986,587.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249,098.76, 3,373,272.30 and 986,587.40 is: 1,479,716.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249,098.76 : 3,373,272.30 = 986,587.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249,098.76/3,373,272.30 = 986,587.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249,098.76x = 3,373,272.30 × 986,587.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249,098.76x = 3,328,027,947,949.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,027,947,949.02/2,249,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,716.23

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