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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982,004.60, 4,473,006.90 and 987,460.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982,004.60, 4,473,006.90 and 987,460.60 is: 1,481,190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982,004.60 : 4,473,006.90 = 987,460.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982,004.60/4,473,006.90 = 987,460.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982,004.60x = 4,473,006.90 × 987,460.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982,004.60x = 4,416,918,077,278.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,416,918,077,278.14/2,982,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,190.90

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