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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786,111.01, 4,179,581.74 and 988,843.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786,111.01, 4,179,581.74 and 988,843.97 is: 1,483,413.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786,111.01 : 4,179,581.74 = 988,843.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786,111.01/4,179,581.74 = 988,843.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786,111.01x = 4,179,581.74 × 988,843.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786,111.01x = 4,132,954,208,697.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,132,954,208,697.95/2,786,111.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,413.33

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