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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177,704.80, 3,264,224.40 and 979,423.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177,704.80, 3,264,224.40 and 979,423.20 is: 1,468,085.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177,704.80 : 3,264,224.40 = 979,423.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177,704.80/3,264,224.40 = 979,423.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177,704.80x = 3,264,224.40 × 979,423.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177,704.80x = 3,197,057,107,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,057,107,366.08/2,177,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,085.62

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