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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441,472.98, 3,662,668.80 and 982,630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441,472.98, 3,662,668.80 and 982,630.98 is: 1,474,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441,472.98 : 3,662,668.80 = 982,630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441,472.98/3,662,668.80 = 982,630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441,472.98x = 3,662,668.80 × 982,630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441,472.98x = 3,599,051,832,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,599,051,832,359.42/2,441,472.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,131.34

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