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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334,071.76, 3,501,481.40 and 986,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334,071.76, 3,501,481.40 and 986,247.60 is: 1,479,529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334,071.76 : 3,501,481.40 = 986,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334,071.76/3,501,481.40 = 986,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334,071.76x = 3,501,481.40 × 986,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334,071.76x = 3,453,327,627,194.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,327,627,194.64/2,334,071.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,529.33

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