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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670,761.88, 4,003,343.44 and 986,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670,761.88, 4,003,343.44 and 986,791.32 is: 1,479,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670,761.88 : 4,003,343.44 = 986,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670,761.88/4,003,343.44 = 986,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670,761.88x = 4,003,343.44 × 986,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670,761.88x = 3,950,464,557,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,464,557,570.94/2,670,761.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,152.67

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