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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452,447.72, 3,673,354.74 and 1,187,623

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452,447.72, 3,673,354.74 and 1,187,623 is: 1,778,859.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452,447.72 : 3,673,354.74 = 1,187,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452,447.72/3,673,354.74 = 1,187,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452,447.72x = 3,673,354.74 × 1,187,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452,447.72x = 4,362,560,576,383.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362,560,576,383.02/2,452,447.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778,859.77

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