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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,478,245.98, 3,717,410.01 and 681,118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,478,245.98, 3,717,410.01 and 681,118.42 is: 1,021,688.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,478,245.98 : 3,717,410.01 = 681,118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,478,245.98/3,717,410.01 = 681,118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,478,245.98x = 3,717,410.01 × 681,118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,478,245.98x = 2,531,996,432,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,996,432,503.38/2,478,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021,688.91

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