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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,494.80, 3,609,742.20 and 986,078.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,494.80, 3,609,742.20 and 986,078.80 is: 1,479,118.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,494.80 : 3,609,742.20 = 986,078.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,494.80/3,609,742.20 = 986,078.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,494.80x = 3,609,742.20 × 986,078.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,494.80x = 3,559,490,256,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,490,256,885.36/2,406,494.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,118.20

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