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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,909.40, 3,730,739.70 and 972,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,909.40, 3,730,739.70 and 972,006.20 is: 1,456,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,909.40 : 3,730,739.70 = 972,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,909.40/3,730,739.70 = 972,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,909.40x = 3,730,739.70 × 972,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,909.40x = 3,626,302,118,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,626,302,118,986.14/2,488,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,984.38

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