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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,486,139.27, 3,727,708.98 and 949,235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,486,139.27, 3,727,708.98 and 949,235.04 is: 1,423,279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,486,139.27 : 3,727,708.98 = 949,235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,486,139.27/3,727,708.98 = 949,235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,486,139.27x = 3,727,708.98 × 949,235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,486,139.27x = 3,538,471,982,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,471,982,738.66/2,486,139.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,279.87

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