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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,386.27, 3,707,416.85 and 956,782.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,386.27, 3,707,416.85 and 956,782.95 is: 1,434,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,386.27 : 3,707,416.85 = 956,782.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,386.27/3,707,416.85 = 956,782.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,386.27x = 3,707,416.85 × 956,782.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,386.27x = 3,547,193,211,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,193,211,935.98/2,472,386.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434,724.53

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