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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,391.25, 3,597,505.62 and 882,138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,391.25, 3,597,505.62 and 882,138.25 is: 1,323,729.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,391.25 : 3,597,505.62 = 882,138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,391.25/3,597,505.62 = 882,138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,391.25x = 3,597,505.62 × 882,138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,391.25x = 3,173,497,311,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,497,311,991.97/2,397,391.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,729.41

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