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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,387.80, 3,607,832.10 and 985,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,387.80, 3,607,832.10 and 985,712.60 is: 1,477,852.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,387.80 : 3,607,832.10 = 985,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,387.80/3,607,832.10 = 985,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,387.80x = 3,607,832.10 × 985,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,387.80x = 3,556,285,559,654.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,285,559,654.46/2,406,387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,852.22

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