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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732,977.60, 4,099,466.40 and 960,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732,977.60, 4,099,466.40 and 960,049.60 is: 1,440,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732,977.60 : 4,099,466.40 = 960,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732,977.60/4,099,466.40 = 960,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732,977.60x = 4,099,466.40 × 960,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732,977.60x = 3,935,691,077,533.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935,691,077,533.44/2,732,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,074.40

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