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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,406,410.40, 3,609,615.60 and 987,484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,406,410.40, 3,609,615.60 and 987,484.80 is: 1,481,227.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,406,410.40 : 3,609,615.60 = 987,484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,406,410.40/3,609,615.60 = 987,484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,406,410.40x = 3,609,615.60 × 987,484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,406,410.40x = 3,564,440,538,842.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,440,538,842.88/2,406,410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481,227.20

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