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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,273, 3,320,340.42 and 1,439,049.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,273, 3,320,340.42 and 1,439,049.96 is: 1,985,699.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,273 : 3,320,340.42 = 1,439,049.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,273/3,320,340.42 = 1,439,049.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,273x = 3,320,340.42 × 1,439,049.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,273x = 4,778,135,748,587.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,778,135,748,587.38/2,406,273
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985,699.77

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