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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387,394.60, 3,579,860.70 and 704,279.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387,394.60, 3,579,860.70 and 704,279.40 is: 1,056,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387,394.60 : 3,579,860.70 = 704,279.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387,394.60/3,579,860.70 = 704,279.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387,394.60x = 3,579,860.70 × 704,279.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387,394.60x = 2,521,222,145,879.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521,222,145,879.58/2,387,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056,055.90

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