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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,473,903.60, 3,712,084.20 and 978,044.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,473,903.60, 3,712,084.20 and 978,044.40 is: 1,467,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,473,903.60 : 3,712,084.20 = 978,044.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,473,903.60/3,712,084.20 = 978,044.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,473,903.60x = 3,712,084.20 × 978,044.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,473,903.60x = 3,630,583,164,138.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,583,164,138.48/2,473,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,552.40

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