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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,984,186.40, 4,476,279.60 and 989,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,984,186.40, 4,476,279.60 and 989,383.20 is: 1,484,074.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,984,186.40 : 4,476,279.60 = 989,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,984,186.40/4,476,279.60 = 989,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,984,186.40x = 4,476,279.60 × 989,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,984,186.40x = 4,428,755,834,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428,755,834,742.72/2,984,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,074.80

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