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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,205.60, 3,724,808.40 and 987,297.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,205.60, 3,724,808.40 and 987,297.60 is: 1,480,946.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,205.60 : 3,724,808.40 = 987,297.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,205.60/3,724,808.40 = 987,297.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,205.60x = 3,724,808.40 × 987,297.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,205.60x = 3,677,494,393,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,494,393,779.84/2,483,205.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,946.40

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