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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418,155.92, 3,627,676.68 and 997,436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418,155.92, 3,627,676.68 and 997,436.96 is: 1,496,338.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418,155.92 : 3,627,676.68 = 997,436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418,155.92/3,627,676.68 = 997,436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418,155.92x = 3,627,676.68 × 997,436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418,155.92x = 3,618,378,799,562.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,378,799,562.09/2,418,155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496,338.09

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