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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,493.80, 3,609,740.70 and 986,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,493.80, 3,609,740.70 and 986,077.80 is: 1,479,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,493.80 : 3,609,740.70 = 986,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,493.80/3,609,740.70 = 986,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,493.80x = 3,609,740.70 × 986,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,493.80x = 3,559,485,168,026.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,485,168,026.46/2,406,493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,116.70

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