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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523,309.55, 3,784,780.68 and 986,017.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523,309.55, 3,784,780.68 and 986,017.03 is: 1,478,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523,309.55 : 3,784,780.68 = 986,017.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523,309.55/3,784,780.68 = 986,017.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523,309.55x = 3,784,780.68 × 986,017.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523,309.55x = 3,731,858,205,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,858,205,294.98/2,523,309.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,953.78

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