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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,570.70, 3,737,161.65 and 974,959.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,570.70, 3,737,161.65 and 974,959.10 is: 1,462,362.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,570.70 : 3,737,161.65 = 974,959.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,570.70/3,737,161.65 = 974,959.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,570.70x = 3,737,161.65 × 974,959.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,570.70x = 3,643,579,758,838.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643,579,758,838.51/2,491,570.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,362.58

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