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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605,289.58, 3,908,311.02 and 985,619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605,289.58, 3,908,311.02 and 985,619.28 is: 1,478,571.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605,289.58 : 3,908,311.02 = 985,619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605,289.58/3,908,311.02 = 985,619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605,289.58x = 3,908,311.02 × 985,619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605,289.58x = 3,852,106,693,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,106,693,548.47/2,605,289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,571.41

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