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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,242,960.40, 3,365,218.20 and 981,693.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,242,960.40, 3,365,218.20 and 981,693.20 is: 1,472,880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,242,960.40 : 3,365,218.20 = 981,693.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,242,960.40/3,365,218.20 = 981,693.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,242,960.40x = 3,365,218.20 × 981,693.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,242,960.40x = 3,303,611,823,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,611,823,456.24/2,242,960.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,880.14

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