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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981,391.40, 4,472,087.10 and 986,847.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981,391.40, 4,472,087.10 and 986,847.40 is: 1,480,271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981,391.40 : 4,472,087.10 = 986,847.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981,391.40/4,472,087.10 = 986,847.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981,391.40x = 4,472,087.10 × 986,847.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981,391.40x = 4,413,267,527,208.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,267,527,208.54/2,981,391.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,271.10

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