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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,355,485.52, 3,533,152.92 and 989,982.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,355,485.52, 3,533,152.92 and 989,982.66 is: 1,484,942.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,355,485.52 : 3,533,152.92 = 989,982.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,355,485.52/3,533,152.92 = 989,982.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,355,485.52x = 3,533,152.92 × 989,982.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,355,485.52x = 3,497,760,125,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,497,760,125,928.37/2,355,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,942.32

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