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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,674.52, 3,717,865.92 and 961,416.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,674.52, 3,717,865.92 and 961,416.96 is: 1,442,650.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,674.52 : 3,717,865.92 = 961,416.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,674.52/3,717,865.92 = 961,416.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,674.52x = 3,717,865.92 × 961,416.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,674.52x = 3,574,419,350,494.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,419,350,494.00/2,477,674.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,650.89

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