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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,379.32, 3,744,552.01 and 979,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,379.32, 3,744,552.01 and 979,243.41 is: 1,468,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,379.32 : 3,744,552.01 = 979,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,379.32/3,744,552.01 = 979,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,379.32x = 3,744,552.01 × 979,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,379.32x = 3,666,827,879,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,827,879,194.75/2,497,379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,270.30

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