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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445,871.04, 3,666,007.20 and 948,680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445,871.04, 3,666,007.20 and 948,680 is: 1,421,934.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445,871.04 : 3,666,007.20 = 948,680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445,871.04/3,666,007.20 = 948,680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445,871.04x = 3,666,007.20 × 948,680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445,871.04x = 3,477,867,710,496
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,867,710,496/2,445,871.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,934.21

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