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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,941.40, 4,009,412.10 and 989,826.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,941.40, 4,009,412.10 and 989,826.20 is: 1,484,739.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,941.40 : 4,009,412.10 = 989,826.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,941.40/4,009,412.10 = 989,826.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,941.40x = 4,009,412.10 × 989,826.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,941.40x = 3,968,621,143,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,621,143,177.02/2,672,941.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,739.30

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