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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,474,657.40, 3,712,008.02 and 978,749.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,474,657.40, 3,712,008.02 and 978,749.56 is: 1,468,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,474,657.40 : 3,712,008.02 = 978,749.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,474,657.40/3,712,008.02 = 978,749.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,474,657.40x = 3,712,008.02 × 978,749.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,474,657.40x = 3,633,126,216,291.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,126,216,291.47/2,474,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,133.01

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