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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,979,505.60, 4,469,258.40 and 984,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,979,505.60, 4,469,258.40 and 984,961.60 is: 1,477,442.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,979,505.60 : 4,469,258.40 = 984,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,979,505.60/4,469,258.40 = 984,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,979,505.60x = 4,469,258.40 × 984,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,979,505.60x = 4,402,047,904,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,047,904,477.44/2,979,505.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477,442.40

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