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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483,421.60, 3,725,132.40 and 987,513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483,421.60, 3,725,132.40 and 987,513.60 is: 1,481,270.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483,421.60 : 3,725,132.40 = 987,513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483,421.60/3,725,132.40 = 987,513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483,421.60x = 3,725,132.40 × 987,513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483,421.60x = 3,678,618,906,800.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,618,906,800.64/2,483,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,270.40

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