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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689,342.40, 4,034,013.60 and 983,482.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689,342.40, 4,034,013.60 and 983,482.40 is: 1,475,223.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689,342.40 : 4,034,013.60 = 983,482.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689,342.40/4,034,013.60 = 983,482.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689,342.40x = 4,034,013.60 × 983,482.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689,342.40x = 3,967,381,376,960.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,381,376,960.64/2,689,342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,223.60

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