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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099,637.20, 3,149,455.80 and 977,819.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099,637.20, 3,149,455.80 and 977,819.60 is: 1,466,729.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099,637.20 : 3,149,455.80 = 977,819.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099,637.20/3,149,455.80 = 977,819.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099,637.20x = 3,149,455.80 × 977,819.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099,637.20x = 3,079,599,610,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,599,610,573.68/2,099,637.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,729.40

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