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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,526,108.59, 3,789,478.20 and 988,905.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,526,108.59, 3,789,478.20 and 988,905.46 is: 1,483,481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,526,108.59 : 3,789,478.20 = 988,905.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,526,108.59/3,789,478.20 = 988,905.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,526,108.59x = 3,789,478.20 × 988,905.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,526,108.59x = 3,747,435,678,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,435,678,308.35/2,526,108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,481.62

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