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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,660.72, 3,685,887.52 and 943,431.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,660.72, 3,685,887.52 and 943,431.02 is: 1,414,339.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,660.72 : 3,685,887.52 = 943,431.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,660.72/3,685,887.52 = 943,431.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,660.72x = 3,685,887.52 × 943,431.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,660.72x = 3,477,380,622,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477,380,622,598.87/2,458,660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,339.36

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