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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364,878.38, 3,547,699.66 and 998,857.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364,878.38, 3,547,699.66 and 998,857.44 is: 1,498,447.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364,878.38 : 3,547,699.66 = 998,857.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364,878.38/3,547,699.66 = 998,857.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364,878.38x = 3,547,699.66 × 998,857.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364,878.38x = 3,543,646,200,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,646,200,276.47/2,364,878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498,447.54

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