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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,249,099.76, 3,373,273.80 and 986,588.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,249,099.76, 3,373,273.80 and 986,588.40 is: 1,479,717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,249,099.76 : 3,373,273.80 = 986,588.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,249,099.76/3,373,273.80 = 986,588.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,249,099.76x = 3,373,273.80 × 986,588.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,249,099.76x = 3,328,032,801,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,032,801,103.92/2,249,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,717.73

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