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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,247,263.40, 3,370,895.10 and 987,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,247,263.40, 3,370,895.10 and 987,551.40 is: 1,481,327.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,247,263.40 : 3,370,895.10 = 987,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,247,263.40/3,370,895.10 = 987,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,247,263.40x = 3,370,895.10 × 987,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,247,263.40x = 3,328,932,175,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,932,175,258.14/2,247,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,327.10

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