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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,186,552.79, 3,278,424.23 and 908,042.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,186,552.79, 3,278,424.23 and 908,042.15 is: 1,361,479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,186,552.79 : 3,278,424.23 = 908,042.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,186,552.79/3,278,424.23 = 908,042.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,186,552.79x = 3,278,424.23 × 908,042.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,186,552.79x = 2,976,947,396,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,947,396,887.46/2,186,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361,479.77

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