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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382,415.05, 5,073,082.50 and 985,699.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382,415.05, 5,073,082.50 and 985,699.06 is: 1,478,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382,415.05 : 5,073,082.50 = 985,699.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382,415.05/5,073,082.50 = 985,699.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382,415.05x = 5,073,082.50 × 985,699.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382,415.05x = 5,000,532,651,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000,532,651,552.45/3,382,415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478,391.20

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