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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581,569.84, 3,872,847.24 and 983,999.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581,569.84, 3,872,847.24 and 983,999.28 is: 1,476,186.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581,569.84 : 3,872,847.24 = 983,999.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581,569.84/3,872,847.24 = 983,999.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581,569.84x = 3,872,847.24 × 983,999.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581,569.84x = 3,810,878,895,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,878,895,709.99/2,581,569.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476,186.64

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