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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437,178.91, 2,149,297.56 and 1,278,189.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437,178.91, 2,149,297.56 and 1,278,189.48 is: 1,911,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437,178.91 : 2,149,297.56 = 1,278,189.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437,178.91/2,149,297.56 = 1,278,189.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437,178.91x = 2,149,297.56 × 1,278,189.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437,178.91x = 2,747,209,530,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,209,530,581.67/1,437,178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911,529.25

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