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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,983,809.40, 4,475,714.10 and 989,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,983,809.40, 4,475,714.10 and 989,265.40 is: 1,483,898.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,983,809.40 : 4,475,714.10 = 989,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,983,809.40/4,475,714.10 = 989,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,983,809.40x = 4,475,714.10 × 989,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,983,809.40x = 4,427,669,099,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,427,669,099,422.14/2,983,809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483,898.10

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