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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481,402.60, 3,722,103.90 and 985,494.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481,402.60, 3,722,103.90 and 985,494.60 is: 1,478,241.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481,402.60 : 3,722,103.90 = 985,494.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481,402.60/3,722,103.90 = 985,494.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481,402.60x = 3,722,103.90 × 985,494.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481,402.60x = 3,668,113,294,088.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,113,294,088.94/2,481,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,241.90

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