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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485,762.65, 3,726,019.58 and 968,859.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485,762.65, 3,726,019.58 and 968,859.45 is: 1,452,266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485,762.65 : 3,726,019.58 = 968,859.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485,762.65/3,726,019.58 = 968,859.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485,762.65x = 3,726,019.58 × 968,859.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485,762.65x = 3,609,989,276,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,989,276,123.73/2,485,762.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,266.28

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