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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421,223.60, 3,630,960.60 and 981,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421,223.60, 3,630,960.60 and 981,302.80 is: 1,471,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421,223.60 : 3,630,960.60 = 981,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421,223.60/3,630,960.60 = 981,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421,223.60x = 3,630,960.60 × 981,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421,223.60x = 3,563,071,803,469.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,071,803,469.68/2,421,223.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471,599.65

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