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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,999.60, 3,595,687.20 and 976,449.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,999.60, 3,595,687.20 and 976,449.60 is: 1,464,140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,999.60 : 3,595,687.20 = 976,449.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,999.60/3,595,687.20 = 976,449.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,999.60x = 3,595,687.20 × 976,449.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,999.60x = 3,511,007,328,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,511,007,328,165.12/2,397,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,140.08

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