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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242,564.80, 3,362,810.40 and 979,742.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242,564.80, 3,362,810.40 and 979,742.40 is: 1,469,160.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242,564.80 : 3,362,810.40 = 979,742.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242,564.80/3,362,810.40 = 979,742.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242,564.80x = 3,362,810.40 × 979,742.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242,564.80x = 3,294,687,932,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,687,932,040.96/2,242,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,160.64

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