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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,423.76, 3,708,036.24 and 675,315.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,423.76, 3,708,036.24 and 675,315.64 is: 1,012,809.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,423.76 : 3,708,036.24 = 675,315.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,423.76/3,708,036.24 = 675,315.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,423.76x = 3,708,036.24 × 675,315.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,423.76x = 2,504,094,866,558.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,094,866,558.79/2,472,423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012,809.74

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