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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,923.26, 3,641,775.83 and 987,340.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,923.26, 3,641,775.83 and 987,340.98 is: 1,481,577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,923.26 : 3,641,775.83 = 987,340.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,923.26/3,641,775.83 = 987,340.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,923.26x = 3,641,775.83 × 987,340.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,923.26x = 3,595,674,511,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,595,674,511,995.81/2,426,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,577.34

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