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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481,405.60, 3,722,108.40 and 985,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481,405.60, 3,722,108.40 and 985,497.60 is: 1,478,246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481,405.60 : 3,722,108.40 = 985,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481,405.60/3,722,108.40 = 985,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481,405.60x = 3,722,108.40 × 985,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481,405.60x = 3,668,128,895,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,128,895,139.84/2,481,405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,246.40

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