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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,340.52, 3,870,058.18 and 982,999.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,340.52, 3,870,058.18 and 982,999.46 is: 1,474,326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,340.52 : 3,870,058.18 = 982,999.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,340.52/3,870,058.18 = 982,999.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,340.52x = 3,870,058.18 × 982,999.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,340.52x = 3,804,265,101,108.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,265,101,108.58/2,580,340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,326.77

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