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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578,692.41, 3,868,167.10 and 981,379.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578,692.41, 3,868,167.10 and 981,379.29 is: 1,472,117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578,692.41 : 3,868,167.10 = 981,379.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578,692.41/3,868,167.10 = 981,379.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578,692.41x = 3,868,167.10 × 981,379.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578,692.41x = 3,796,139,096,091.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,796,139,096,091.62/2,578,692.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472,117.84

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