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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,239,860.80, 3,358,917.60 and 976,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,239,860.80, 3,358,917.60 and 976,827.20 is: 1,464,859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,239,860.80 : 3,358,917.60 = 976,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,239,860.80/3,358,917.60 = 976,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,239,860.80x = 3,358,917.60 × 976,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,239,860.80x = 3,281,082,074,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,281,082,074,238.72/2,239,860.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,859.81

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