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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426,972.40, 3,640,458.60 and 2,277,381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426,972.40, 3,640,458.60 and 2,277,381.60 is: 3,416,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426,972.40 : 3,640,458.60 = 2,277,381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426,972.40/3,640,458.60 = 2,277,381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426,972.40x = 3,640,458.60 × 2,277,381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426,972.40x = 8,290,713,431,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,290,713,431,201.76/2,426,972.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416,072.40

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