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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419,961.46, 3,629,943.36 and 998,455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419,961.46, 3,629,943.36 and 998,455.20 is: 1,497,683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419,961.46 : 3,629,943.36 = 998,455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419,961.46/3,629,943.36 = 998,455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419,961.46x = 3,629,943.36 × 998,455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419,961.46x = 3,624,335,823,497.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,335,823,497.47/2,419,961.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497,683.28

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