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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,460,241.97, 3,689,942.32 and 662,705.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,460,241.97, 3,689,942.32 and 662,705.06 is: 993,944.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,460,241.97 : 3,689,942.32 = 662,705.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,460,241.97/3,689,942.32 = 662,705.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,460,241.97x = 3,689,942.32 × 662,705.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,460,241.97x = 2,445,343,428,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,343,428,950.81/2,460,241.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993,944.28

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