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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237,489.60, 3,356,234.40 and 977,777.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237,489.60, 3,356,234.40 and 977,777.60 is: 1,466,666.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237,489.60 : 3,356,234.40 = 977,777.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237,489.60/3,356,234.40 = 977,777.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237,489.60x = 3,356,234.40 × 977,777.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237,489.60x = 3,281,650,816,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,650,816,669.44/2,237,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,666.40

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