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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421,856.86, 3,632,917.77 and 982,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421,856.86, 3,632,917.77 and 982,326.48 is: 1,473,543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421,856.86 : 3,632,917.77 = 982,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421,856.86/3,632,917.77 = 982,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421,856.86x = 3,632,917.77 × 982,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421,856.86x = 3,568,711,325,133.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,711,325,133.55/2,421,856.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,543.46

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