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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783,646.76, 4,176,133.52 and 986,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783,646.76, 4,176,133.52 and 986,687.28 is: 1,480,266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783,646.76 : 4,176,133.52 = 986,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783,646.76/4,176,133.52 = 986,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783,646.76x = 4,176,133.52 × 986,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783,646.76x = 4,120,537,823,765.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,537,823,765.63/2,783,646.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,266.06

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