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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,252.40, 3,355,878.60 and 977,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,252.40, 3,355,878.60 and 977,540.40 is: 1,466,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,252.40 : 3,355,878.60 = 977,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,252.40/3,355,878.60 = 977,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,252.40x = 3,355,878.60 × 977,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,252.40x = 3,280,506,908,995.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280,506,908,995.44/2,237,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,310.60

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