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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524,286.43, 3,784,178.86 and 926,478.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524,286.43, 3,784,178.86 and 926,478.81 is: 1,388,892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524,286.43 : 3,784,178.86 = 926,478.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524,286.43/3,784,178.86 = 926,478.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524,286.43x = 3,784,178.86 × 926,478.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524,286.43x = 3,505,961,524,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505,961,524,723.76/2,524,286.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388,892.12

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