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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,409.38, 3,744,597.12 and 979,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,409.38, 3,744,597.12 and 979,273.60 is: 1,468,315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,409.38 : 3,744,597.12 = 979,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,409.38/3,744,597.12 = 979,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,409.38x = 3,744,597.12 × 979,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,409.38x = 3,666,985,102,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,985,102,252.03/2,497,409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,315.58

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