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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,344,850.88, 3,517,167.36 and 978,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,344,850.88, 3,517,167.36 and 978,060.48 is: 1,467,045.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,344,850.88 : 3,517,167.36 = 978,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,344,850.88/3,517,167.36 = 978,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,344,850.88x = 3,517,167.36 × 978,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,344,850.88x = 3,440,002,396,361.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,002,396,361.93/2,344,850.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,045.27

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