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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882,048.40, 4,323,160.68 and 988,763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882,048.40, 4,323,160.68 and 988,763.28 is: 1,483,175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882,048.40 : 4,323,160.68 = 988,763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882,048.40/4,323,160.68 = 988,763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882,048.40x = 4,323,160.68 × 988,763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882,048.40x = 4,274,582,533,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,582,533,923.83/2,882,048.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,175.14

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