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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404,830.40, 3,609,286.80 and 985,904.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404,830.40, 3,609,286.80 and 985,904.80 is: 1,479,694.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404,830.40 : 3,609,286.80 = 985,904.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404,830.40/3,609,286.80 = 985,904.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404,830.40x = 3,609,286.80 × 985,904.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404,830.40x = 3,558,413,180,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,413,180,696.64/2,404,830.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,694.03

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