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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,725.77, 3,687,290.51 and 816,962.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,725.77, 3,687,290.51 and 816,962.09 is: 1,225,177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,725.77 : 3,687,290.51 = 816,962.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,725.77/3,687,290.51 = 816,962.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,725.77x = 3,687,290.51 × 816,962.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,725.77x = 3,012,376,538,965.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,376,538,965.50/2,458,725.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225,177.92

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