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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,479,147.74, 3,421,223.81 and 1,391,419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,479,147.74, 3,421,223.81 and 1,391,419.34 is: 1,920,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,479,147.74 : 3,421,223.81 = 1,391,419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,479,147.74/3,421,223.81 = 1,391,419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,479,147.74x = 3,421,223.81 × 1,391,419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,479,147.74x = 4,760,356,951,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,760,356,951,639.27/2,479,147.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920,158.64

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