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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,476,336.80, 2,214,505.20 and 944,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,476,336.80, 2,214,505.20 and 944,458.40 is: 1,416,687.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,476,336.80 : 2,214,505.20 = 944,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,476,336.80/2,214,505.20 = 944,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,476,336.80x = 2,214,505.20 × 944,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,476,336.80x = 2,091,508,037,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,091,508,037,983.68/1,476,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,687.60

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