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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882,050.40, 4,323,163.68 and 988,765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882,050.40, 4,323,163.68 and 988,765.28 is: 1,483,178.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882,050.40 : 4,323,163.68 = 988,765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882,050.40/4,323,163.68 = 988,765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882,050.40x = 4,323,163.68 × 988,765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882,050.40x = 4,274,594,146,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,594,146,541.03/2,882,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,178.14

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