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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,521.50, 3,279,601.27 and 1,288,792.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,521.50, 3,279,601.27 and 1,288,792.74 is: 1,778,534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,521.50 : 3,279,601.27 = 1,288,792.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,521.50/3,279,601.27 = 1,288,792.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,521.50x = 3,279,601.27 × 1,288,792.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,521.50x = 4,226,726,306,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,726,306,870.78/2,376,521.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,534.85

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