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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438,512.02, 3,642,936.67 and 1,578,578.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438,512.02, 3,642,936.67 and 1,578,578.15 is: 2,358,266.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438,512.02 : 3,642,936.67 = 1,578,578.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438,512.02/3,642,936.67 = 1,578,578.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438,512.02x = 3,642,936.67 × 1,578,578.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438,512.02x = 5,750,660,221,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,750,660,221,202.87/2,438,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,358,266.10

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