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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,437,178.54, 3,656,451.21 and 979,248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,437,178.54, 3,656,451.21 and 979,248.74 is: 1,469,147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,437,178.54 : 3,656,451.21 = 979,248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,437,178.54/3,656,451.21 = 979,248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,437,178.54x = 3,656,451.21 × 979,248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,437,178.54x = 3,580,575,221,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,575,221,981.72/2,437,178.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,147.69

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