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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418,140.89, 3,627,654.20 and 997,421.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418,140.89, 3,627,654.20 and 997,421.95 is: 1,496,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418,140.89 : 3,627,654.20 = 997,421.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418,140.89/3,627,654.20 = 997,421.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418,140.89x = 3,627,654.20 × 997,421.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418,140.89x = 3,618,301,926,089.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,301,926,089.69/2,418,140.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,315.60

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