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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,472,649.89, 3,709,507.50 and 766,758.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,472,649.89, 3,709,507.50 and 766,758.89 is: 1,150,303.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,472,649.89 : 3,709,507.50 = 766,758.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,472,649.89/3,709,507.50 = 766,758.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,472,649.89x = 3,709,507.50 × 766,758.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,472,649.89x = 2,844,297,834,599.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,844,297,834,599.14/2,472,649.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150,303.50

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