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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502,371.91, 3,753,522.81 and 986,068.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502,371.91, 3,753,522.81 and 986,068.02 is: 1,479,088.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502,371.91 : 3,753,522.81 = 986,068.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502,371.91/3,753,522.81 = 986,068.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502,371.91x = 3,753,522.81 × 986,068.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502,371.91x = 3,701,228,805,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,228,805,281.54/2,502,371.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,088.22

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