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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,405,466.88, 3,608,197.92 and 985,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,405,466.88, 3,608,197.92 and 985,525.60 is: 1,478,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,405,466.88 : 3,608,197.92 = 985,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,405,466.88/3,608,197.92 = 985,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,405,466.88x = 3,608,197.92 × 985,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,405,466.88x = 3,555,971,420,026.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,971,420,026.75/2,405,466.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,287.42

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