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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979,239.60, 4,468,859.40 and 984,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979,239.60, 4,468,859.40 and 984,695.60 is: 1,477,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979,239.60 : 4,468,859.40 = 984,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979,239.60/4,468,859.40 = 984,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979,239.60x = 4,468,859.40 × 984,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979,239.60x = 4,400,466,188,198.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,466,188,198.64/2,979,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,043.40

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