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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,279,506.40, 3,419,259.60 and 949,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,279,506.40, 3,419,259.60 and 949,637.60 is: 1,424,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,279,506.40 : 3,419,259.60 = 949,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,279,506.40/3,419,259.60 = 949,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,279,506.40x = 3,419,259.60 × 949,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,279,506.40x = 3,247,057,480,320.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,057,480,320.96/2,279,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,456.40

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