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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586,947.80, 3,880,421.70 and 988,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586,947.80, 3,880,421.70 and 988,688.20 is: 1,483,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586,947.80 : 3,880,421.70 = 988,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586,947.80/3,880,421.70 = 988,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586,947.80x = 3,880,421.70 × 988,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586,947.80x = 3,836,527,145,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,527,145,813.94/2,586,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,032.30

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