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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,007.26, 3,685,511.43 and 960,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,007.26, 3,685,511.43 and 960,049.50 is: 1,440,074.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,007.26 : 3,685,511.43 = 960,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,007.26/3,685,511.43 = 960,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,007.26x = 3,685,511.43 × 960,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,007.26x = 3,538,273,405,615.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,273,405,615.79/2,457,007.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,074.46

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