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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,385.80, 3,607,829.10 and 985,710.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,385.80, 3,607,829.10 and 985,710.60 is: 1,477,849.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,385.80 : 3,607,829.10 = 985,710.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,385.80/3,607,829.10 = 985,710.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,385.80x = 3,607,829.10 × 985,710.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,385.80x = 3,556,275,386,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,275,386,858.46/2,406,385.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,849.22

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