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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,498.40, 3,419,247.60 and 949,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,498.40, 3,419,247.60 and 949,629.60 is: 1,424,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,498.40 : 3,419,247.60 = 949,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,498.40/3,419,247.60 = 949,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,498.40x = 3,419,247.60 × 949,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,498.40x = 3,247,018,730,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,018,730,688.96/2,279,498.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,444.40

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