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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,234.54, 3,708,926.94 and 766,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,234.54, 3,708,926.94 and 766,287.36 is: 1,149,609.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,234.54 : 3,708,926.94 = 766,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,234.54/3,708,926.94 = 766,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,234.54x = 3,708,926.94 × 766,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,234.54x = 2,842,103,833,285.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,103,833,285.48/2,472,234.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,609.31

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