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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,259,984.96, 3,389,977.44 and 997,561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,259,984.96, 3,389,977.44 and 997,561.08 is: 1,496,341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,259,984.96 : 3,389,977.44 = 997,561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,259,984.96/3,389,977.44 = 997,561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,259,984.96x = 3,389,977.44 × 997,561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,259,984.96x = 3,381,709,556,222.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,709,556,222.04/2,259,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,341.62

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