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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242,803.40, 3,364,982.70 and 981,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242,803.40, 3,364,982.70 and 981,536.20 is: 1,472,644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242,803.40 : 3,364,982.70 = 981,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242,803.40/3,364,982.70 = 981,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242,803.40x = 3,364,982.70 × 981,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242,803.40x = 3,302,852,332,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,852,332,423.74/2,242,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,644.61

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