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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377,542.42, 3,564,094.94 and 938,237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377,542.42, 3,564,094.94 and 938,237.78 is: 1,406,481.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377,542.42 : 3,564,094.94 = 938,237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377,542.42/3,564,094.94 = 938,237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377,542.42x = 3,564,094.94 × 938,237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377,542.42x = 3,343,968,501,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,968,501,703.17/2,377,542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,406,481.11

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