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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462,954.71, 3,694,784.65 and 757,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462,954.71, 3,694,784.65 and 757,241.24 is: 1,135,970.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462,954.71 : 3,694,784.65 = 757,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462,954.71/3,694,784.65 = 757,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462,954.71x = 3,694,784.65 × 757,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462,954.71x = 2,797,843,289,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,843,289,531.94/2,462,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135,970.26

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