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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247,248.40, 3,370,872.60 and 987,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247,248.40, 3,370,872.60 and 987,536.40 is: 1,481,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247,248.40 : 3,370,872.60 = 987,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247,248.40/3,370,872.60 = 987,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247,248.40x = 3,370,872.60 × 987,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247,248.40x = 3,328,859,392,262.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,859,392,262.64/2,247,248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,304.60

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