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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982,002.60, 4,473,003.90 and 987,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982,002.60, 4,473,003.90 and 987,458.60 is: 1,481,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982,002.60 : 4,473,003.90 = 987,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982,002.60/4,473,003.90 = 987,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982,002.60x = 4,473,003.90 × 987,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982,002.60x = 4,416,906,168,888.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,906,168,888.54/2,982,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,187.90

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