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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,532.40, 3,358,576.20 and 977,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,532.40, 3,358,576.20 and 977,265.20 is: 1,466,237.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,532.40 : 3,358,576.20 = 977,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,532.40/3,358,576.20 = 977,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,532.40x = 3,358,576.20 × 977,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,532.40x = 3,282,219,641,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,219,641,808.24/2,238,532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,237.27

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