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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401,003.08, 3,600,174.96 and 982,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401,003.08, 3,600,174.96 and 982,055.52 is: 1,472,539.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401,003.08 : 3,600,174.96 = 982,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401,003.08/3,600,174.96 = 982,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401,003.08x = 3,600,174.96 × 982,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401,003.08x = 3,535,571,692,433.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,571,692,433.78/2,401,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,539.42

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