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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,130.85, 3,868,208.59 and 982,822.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,130.85, 3,868,208.59 and 982,822.05 is: 1,472,905.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,130.85 : 3,868,208.59 = 982,822.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,130.85/3,868,208.59 = 982,822.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,130.85x = 3,868,208.59 × 982,822.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,130.85x = 3,801,760,696,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,760,696,251.41/2,581,130.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,905.06

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