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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,409.60, 3,725,114.40 and 987,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,409.60, 3,725,114.40 and 987,501.60 is: 1,481,252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,409.60 : 3,725,114.40 = 987,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,409.60/3,725,114.40 = 987,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,409.60x = 3,725,114.40 × 987,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,409.60x = 3,678,556,430,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,556,430,183.04/2,483,409.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,252.40

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