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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,808,575.46, 4,213,051.80 and 986,718.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,808,575.46, 4,213,051.80 and 986,718.90 is: 1,480,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,808,575.46 : 4,213,051.80 = 986,718.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,808,575.46/4,213,051.80 = 986,718.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,808,575.46x = 4,213,051.80 × 986,718.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,808,575.46x = 4,157,097,837,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,157,097,837,739.02/2,808,575.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,144.61

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