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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078,402, 3,117,693.84 and 658,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078,402, 3,117,693.84 and 658,562.72 is: 987,872.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078,402 : 3,117,693.84 = 658,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078,402/3,117,693.84 = 658,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078,402x = 3,117,693.84 × 658,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078,402x = 2,053,196,935,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,196,935,397.64/2,078,402
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987,872.86

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