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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,458,839.72, 3,688,259.52 and 661,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,458,839.72, 3,688,259.52 and 661,727.16 is: 992,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,458,839.72 : 3,688,259.52 = 661,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,458,839.72/3,688,259.52 = 661,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,458,839.72x = 3,688,259.52 × 661,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,458,839.72x = 2,440,621,497,512.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,440,621,497,512.56/2,458,839.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992,590.72

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