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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,382,661.84, 5,074,739.20 and 986,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,382,661.84, 5,074,739.20 and 986,694 is: 1,480,258.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,382,661.84 : 5,074,739.20 = 986,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,382,661.84/5,074,739.20 = 986,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,382,661.84x = 5,074,739.20 × 986,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,382,661.84x = 5,007,214,720,204.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,214,720,204.80/3,382,661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,258.73

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