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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,672,942.40, 4,009,413.60 and 989,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,672,942.40, 4,009,413.60 and 989,827.20 is: 1,484,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,672,942.40 : 4,009,413.60 = 989,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,672,942.40/4,009,413.60 = 989,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,672,942.40x = 4,009,413.60 × 989,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,672,942.40x = 3,968,626,637,329.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,626,637,329.92/2,672,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484,740.80

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