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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232,800.80, 3,348,164.40 and 969,978.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232,800.80, 3,348,164.40 and 969,978.40 is: 1,454,517.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232,800.80 : 3,348,164.40 = 969,978.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232,800.80/3,348,164.40 = 969,978.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232,800.80x = 3,348,164.40 × 969,978.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232,800.80x = 3,247,647,147,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,647,147,648.96/2,232,800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,517.19

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