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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326,382.63, 3,489,824.24 and 978,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326,382.63, 3,489,824.24 and 978,682.35 is: 1,468,128.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326,382.63 : 3,489,824.24 = 978,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326,382.63/3,489,824.24 = 978,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326,382.63x = 3,489,824.24 × 978,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326,382.63x = 3,415,429,383,396.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,429,383,396.75/2,326,382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,128.82

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