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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,362.40, 3,598,084.80 and 978,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,362.40, 3,598,084.80 and 978,436.80 is: 1,468,488.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,362.40 : 3,598,084.80 = 978,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,362.40/3,598,084.80 = 978,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,362.40x = 3,598,084.80 × 978,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,362.40x = 3,520,498,577,840.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,498,577,840.64/2,397,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,488.28

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