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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,002.92, 3,732,173.89 and 846,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,002.92, 3,732,173.89 and 846,011.52 is: 1,269,074.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,002.92 : 3,732,173.89 = 846,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,002.92/3,732,173.89 = 846,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,002.92x = 3,732,173.89 × 846,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,002.92x = 3,157,462,103,468.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,462,103,468.18/2,488,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,074.92

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