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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,255.60, 4,449,383.40 and 1,617,897.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,255.60, 4,449,383.40 and 1,617,897.20 is: 2,426,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,255.60 : 4,449,383.40 = 1,617,897.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,255.60/4,449,383.40 = 1,617,897.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,255.60x = 4,449,383.40 × 1,617,897.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,255.60x = 7,198,644,944,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,198,644,944,586.48/2,966,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,426,845.80

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