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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,880,231.94, 4,315,614.15 and 985,940.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,880,231.94, 4,315,614.15 and 985,940.02 is: 1,477,289.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,880,231.94 : 4,315,614.15 = 985,940.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,880,231.94/4,315,614.15 = 985,940.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,880,231.94x = 4,315,614.15 × 985,940.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,880,231.94x = 4,254,936,701,363.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,936,701,363.28/2,880,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,289.60

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