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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461,302.40, 3,689,329.20 and 944,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461,302.40, 3,689,329.20 and 944,399.20 is: 1,415,591.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461,302.40 : 3,689,329.20 = 944,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461,302.40/3,689,329.20 = 944,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461,302.40x = 3,689,329.20 × 944,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461,302.40x = 3,484,199,545,016.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,199,545,016.64/2,461,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415,591.82

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