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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506,478.59, 3,758,551.48 and 908,977.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506,478.59, 3,758,551.48 and 908,977.15 is: 1,363,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506,478.59 : 3,758,551.48 = 908,977.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506,478.59/3,758,551.48 = 908,977.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506,478.59x = 3,758,551.48 × 908,977.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506,478.59x = 3,416,437,389,081.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,437,389,081.04/2,506,478.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363,042.72

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