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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503,487.49, 3,756,773.08 and 986,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503,487.49, 3,756,773.08 and 986,912.34 is: 1,480,976.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503,487.49 : 3,756,773.08 = 986,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503,487.49/3,756,773.08 = 986,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503,487.49x = 3,756,773.08 × 986,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503,487.49x = 3,707,605,698,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707,605,698,377.55/2,503,487.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,976.33

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