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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,390.76, 3,686,397.82 and 961,288.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,390.76, 3,686,397.82 and 961,288.36 is: 1,442,054.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,390.76 : 3,686,397.82 = 961,288.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,390.76/3,686,397.82 = 961,288.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,390.76x = 3,686,397.82 × 961,288.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,390.76x = 3,543,691,314,695.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,691,314,695.38/2,457,390.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,054.46

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