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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,147.38, 3,868,233.36 and 982,838.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,147.38, 3,868,233.36 and 982,838.58 is: 1,472,929.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,147.38 : 3,868,233.36 = 982,838.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,147.38/3,868,233.36 = 982,838.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,147.38x = 3,868,233.36 × 982,838.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,147.38x = 3,801,848,982,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,801,848,982,651.03/2,581,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,929.83

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