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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,402.80, 3,609,604.20 and 987,477.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,402.80, 3,609,604.20 and 987,477.20 is: 1,481,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,402.80 : 3,609,604.20 = 987,477.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,402.80/3,609,604.20 = 987,477.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,402.80x = 3,609,604.20 × 987,477.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,402.80x = 3,564,401,848,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,401,848,524.24/2,406,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,215.80

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