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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,272.68, 3,730,186.34 and 971,602.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,272.68, 3,730,186.34 and 971,602.76 is: 1,456,536.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,272.68 : 3,730,186.34 = 971,602.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,272.68/3,730,186.34 = 971,602.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,272.68x = 3,730,186.34 × 971,602.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,272.68x = 3,624,259,343,258.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,259,343,258.30/2,488,272.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,536.24

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