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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376,522, 3,279,601.96 and 1,288,793.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376,522, 3,279,601.96 and 1,288,793.24 is: 1,778,535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376,522 : 3,279,601.96 = 1,288,793.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376,522/3,279,601.96 = 1,288,793.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376,522x = 3,279,601.96 × 1,288,793.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376,522x = 4,226,728,835,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,728,835,938.75/2,376,522
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,535.54

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