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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,394,762.79, 3,592,617.40 and 878,459.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,394,762.79, 3,592,617.40 and 878,459.80 is: 1,317,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,394,762.79 : 3,592,617.40 = 878,459.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,394,762.79/3,592,617.40 = 878,459.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,394,762.79x = 3,592,617.40 × 878,459.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,394,762.79x = 3,155,969,962,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,155,969,962,680.52/2,394,762.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317,863.29

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