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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,387,607.36, 3,579,159.60 and 1,188,396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,387,607.36, 3,579,159.60 and 1,188,396 is: 1,781,473.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,387,607.36 : 3,579,159.60 = 1,188,396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,387,607.36/3,579,159.60 = 1,188,396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,387,607.36x = 3,579,159.60 × 1,188,396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,387,607.36x = 4,253,458,952,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,458,952,001.60/2,387,607.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,781,473.38

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