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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401,403.40, 3,604,146.30 and 982,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401,403.40, 3,604,146.30 and 982,477.80 is: 1,474,551.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401,403.40 : 3,604,146.30 = 982,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401,403.40/3,604,146.30 = 982,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401,403.40x = 3,604,146.30 × 982,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401,403.40x = 3,540,993,727,702.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,993,727,702.14/2,401,403.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,551.81

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