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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,135.20, 3,707,281.20 and 975,917.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,135.20, 3,707,281.20 and 975,917.60 is: 1,463,512.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,135.20 : 3,707,281.20 = 975,917.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,135.20/3,707,281.20 = 975,917.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,135.20x = 3,707,281.20 × 975,917.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,135.20x = 3,618,000,971,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,618,000,971,229.12/2,472,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,512.58

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