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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,631.82, 3,717,802.30 and 961,374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,631.82, 3,717,802.30 and 961,374.54 is: 1,442,587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,631.82 : 3,717,802.30 = 961,374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,631.82/3,717,802.30 = 961,374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,631.82x = 3,717,802.30 × 961,374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,631.82x = 3,574,200,475,973.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,200,475,973.44/2,477,631.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,587.41

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