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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,238,606.40, 3,358,687.20 and 977,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,238,606.40, 3,358,687.20 and 977,339.20 is: 1,466,348.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,238,606.40 : 3,358,687.20 = 977,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,238,606.40/3,358,687.20 = 977,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,238,606.40x = 3,358,687.20 × 977,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,238,606.40x = 3,282,576,661,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,282,576,661,098.24/2,238,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,348.29

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