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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,384.92, 3,744,560.40 and 979,249.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,384.92, 3,744,560.40 and 979,249.01 is: 1,468,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,384.92 : 3,744,560.40 = 979,249.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,384.92/3,744,560.40 = 979,249.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,384.92x = 3,744,560.40 × 979,249.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,384.92x = 3,666,857,045,862.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,857,045,862.40/2,497,384.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,278.68

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