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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,427,904.80, 3,641,857.20 and 1,008,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,427,904.80, 3,641,857.20 and 1,008,979.20 is: 1,513,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,427,904.80 : 3,641,857.20 = 1,008,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,427,904.80/3,641,857.20 = 1,008,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,427,904.80x = 3,641,857.20 × 1,008,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,427,904.80x = 3,674,558,164,170.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,558,164,170.24/2,427,904.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513,468.80

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