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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,224.48, 3,868,349.04 and 982,915.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,224.48, 3,868,349.04 and 982,915.92 is: 1,473,045.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,224.48 : 3,868,349.04 = 982,915.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,224.48/3,868,349.04 = 982,915.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,224.48x = 3,868,349.04 × 982,915.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,224.48x = 3,802,261,855,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802,261,855,532.72/2,581,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,045.79

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