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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375,999.20, 3,563,998.80 and 1,177,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375,999.20, 3,563,998.80 and 1,177,458.40 is: 1,766,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375,999.20 : 3,563,998.80 = 1,177,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375,999.20/3,563,998.80 = 1,177,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375,999.20x = 3,563,998.80 × 1,177,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375,999.20x = 4,196,460,324,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196,460,324,649.92/2,375,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766,187.60

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