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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481,486.60, 3,722,229.90 and 885,851.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481,486.60, 3,722,229.90 and 885,851.40 is: 1,328,777.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481,486.60 : 3,722,229.90 = 885,851.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481,486.60/3,722,229.90 = 885,851.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481,486.60x = 3,722,229.90 × 885,851.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481,486.60x = 3,297,342,568,036.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,342,568,036.86/2,481,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328,777.10

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