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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,072.32, 3,687,412.80 and 962,518.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,072.32, 3,687,412.80 and 962,518.40 is: 1,442,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,072.32 : 3,687,412.80 = 962,518.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,072.32/3,687,412.80 = 962,518.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,072.32x = 3,687,412.80 × 962,518.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,072.32x = 3,549,202,668,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,202,668,395.52/2,460,072.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,722.90

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