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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405,398.92, 3,608,095.92 and 985,457.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405,398.92, 3,608,095.92 and 985,457.56 is: 1,478,185.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405,398.92 : 3,608,095.92 = 985,457.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405,398.92/3,608,095.92 = 985,457.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405,398.92x = 3,608,095.92 × 985,457.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405,398.92x = 3,555,625,401,569.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,625,401,569.16/2,405,398.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,185.33

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