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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309,737.60, 1,964,606.40 and 977,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309,737.60, 1,964,606.40 and 977,961.60 is: 1,466,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309,737.60 : 1,964,606.40 = 977,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309,737.60/1,964,606.40 = 977,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309,737.60x = 1,964,606.40 × 977,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309,737.60x = 1,921,309,618,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,309,618,314.24/1,309,737.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,942.40

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