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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,997,695.60, 14,996,543.40 and 2,424,649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,997,695.60, 14,996,543.40 and 2,424,649.20 is: 3,636,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,997,695.60 : 14,996,543.40 = 2,424,649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,997,695.60/14,996,543.40 = 2,424,649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,997,695.60x = 14,996,543.40 × 2,424,649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,997,695.60x = 36,361,356,957,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,361,356,957,575.28/9,997,695.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636,973.80

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