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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719,917.60, 4,079,876.40 and 946,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719,917.60, 4,079,876.40 and 946,989.60 is: 1,420,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719,917.60 : 4,079,876.40 = 946,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719,917.60/4,079,876.40 = 946,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719,917.60x = 4,079,876.40 × 946,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719,917.60x = 3,863,600,520,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,863,600,520,085.44/2,719,917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,484.40

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