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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,779,432.40, 4,169,148.60 and 982,301.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,779,432.40, 4,169,148.60 and 982,301.60 is: 1,473,452.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,779,432.40 : 4,169,148.60 = 982,301.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,779,432.40/4,169,148.60 = 982,301.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,779,432.40x = 4,169,148.60 × 982,301.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,779,432.40x = 4,095,361,340,417.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,361,340,417.76/2,779,432.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,452.40

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