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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,386.80, 3,607,830.60 and 985,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,386.80, 3,607,830.60 and 985,711.60 is: 1,477,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,386.80 : 3,607,830.60 = 985,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,386.80/3,607,830.60 = 985,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,386.80x = 3,607,830.60 × 985,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,386.80x = 3,556,280,473,254.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,280,473,254.96/2,406,386.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,850.72

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