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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404,212.40, 3,603,256.80 and 982,662.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404,212.40, 3,603,256.80 and 982,662.40 is: 1,472,742.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404,212.40 : 3,603,256.80 = 982,662.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404,212.40/3,603,256.80 = 982,662.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404,212.40x = 3,603,256.80 × 982,662.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404,212.40x = 3,540,784,974,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,784,974,904.32/2,404,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,742.16

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