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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417,971.84, 3,624,296.64 and 997,250.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417,971.84, 3,624,296.64 and 997,250.56 is: 1,494,778.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417,971.84 : 3,624,296.64 = 997,250.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417,971.84/3,624,296.64 = 997,250.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417,971.84x = 3,624,296.64 × 997,250.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417,971.84x = 3,614,331,853,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,331,853,846.12/2,417,971.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494,778.31

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