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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,242.76, 3,708,942.48 and 766,296.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,242.76, 3,708,942.48 and 766,296.72 is: 1,149,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,242.76 : 3,708,942.48 = 766,296.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,242.76/3,708,942.48 = 766,296.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,242.76x = 3,708,942.48 × 766,296.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,242.76x = 2,842,150,457,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,842,150,457,092.67/2,472,242.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149,624.34

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