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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,392.52, 3,597,507.50 and 882,139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,392.52, 3,597,507.50 and 882,139.50 is: 1,323,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,392.52 : 3,597,507.50 = 882,139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,392.52/3,597,507.50 = 882,139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,392.52x = 3,597,507.50 × 882,139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,392.52x = 3,173,503,467,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,173,503,467,296.25/2,397,392.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323,731.28

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