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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382,637.67, 5,074,702.82 and 986,669.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382,637.67, 5,074,702.82 and 986,669.82 is: 1,480,222.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382,637.67 : 5,074,702.82 = 986,669.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382,637.67/5,074,702.82 = 986,669.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382,637.67x = 5,074,702.82 × 986,669.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382,637.67x = 5,007,056,117,962.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,056,117,962.89/3,382,637.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,222.42

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