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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783,139.90, 4,174,272.45 and 985,766.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783,139.90, 4,174,272.45 and 985,766.10 is: 1,478,494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783,139.90 : 4,174,272.45 = 985,766.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783,139.90/4,174,272.45 = 985,766.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783,139.90x = 4,174,272.45 × 985,766.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783,139.90x = 4,114,856,273,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,856,273,373.95/2,783,139.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,494.23

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