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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401,657.80, 3,602,486.70 and 982,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401,657.80, 3,602,486.70 and 982,732.20 is: 1,474,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401,657.80 : 3,602,486.70 = 982,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401,657.80/3,602,486.70 = 982,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401,657.80x = 3,602,486.70 × 982,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401,657.80x = 3,540,279,680,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,279,680,161.74/2,401,657.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,098.30

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