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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783,708.40, 4,175,562.60 and 986,577.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783,708.40, 4,175,562.60 and 986,577.60 is: 1,479,866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783,708.40 : 4,175,562.60 = 986,577.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783,708.40/4,175,562.60 = 986,577.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783,708.40x = 4,175,562.60 × 986,577.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783,708.40x = 4,119,516,528,557.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119,516,528,557.76/2,783,708.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479,866.40

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