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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,397,832.68, 3,598,167.60 and 882,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,397,832.68, 3,598,167.60 and 882,579.72 is: 1,324,391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,397,832.68 : 3,598,167.60 = 882,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,397,832.68/3,598,167.60 = 882,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,397,832.68x = 3,598,167.60 × 882,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,397,832.68x = 3,175,669,752,921.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,175,669,752,921.07/2,397,832.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324,391.72

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