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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457,474.74, 3,686,208.92 and 660,358.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457,474.74, 3,686,208.92 and 660,358.23 is: 990,536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457,474.74 : 3,686,208.92 = 660,358.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457,474.74/3,686,208.92 = 660,358.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457,474.74x = 3,686,208.92 × 660,358.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457,474.74x = 2,434,218,399,472.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,218,399,472.31/2,457,474.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990,536.49

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