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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,468.80, 3,609,703.20 and 986,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,468.80, 3,609,703.20 and 986,052.80 is: 1,479,079.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,468.80 : 3,609,703.20 = 986,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,468.80/3,609,703.20 = 986,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,468.80x = 3,609,703.20 × 986,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,468.80x = 3,559,357,947,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,357,947,528.96/2,406,468.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,079.20

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