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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,580,362.82, 3,870,091.62 and 983,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,580,362.82, 3,870,091.62 and 983,021.76 is: 1,474,360.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,580,362.82 : 3,870,091.62 = 983,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,580,362.82/3,870,091.62 = 983,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,580,362.82x = 3,870,091.62 × 983,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,580,362.82x = 3,804,384,275,653.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,384,275,653.65/2,580,362.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,360.21

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