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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,242.86, 3,564,514.68 and 917,984.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,242.86, 3,564,514.68 and 917,984.75 is: 1,377,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,242.86 : 3,564,514.68 = 917,984.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,242.86/3,564,514.68 = 917,984.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,242.86x = 3,564,514.68 × 917,984.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,242.86x = 3,272,170,098,707.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,170,098,707.95/2,376,242.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377,035.22

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