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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,481,209.60, 2,221,814.40 and 977,324.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,481,209.60, 2,221,814.40 and 977,324.80 is: 1,465,987.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,481,209.60 : 2,221,814.40 = 977,324.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,481,209.60/2,221,814.40 = 977,324.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,481,209.60x = 2,221,814.40 × 977,324.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,481,209.60x = 2,171,434,314,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,434,314,117.12/1,481,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,987.20

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