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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,606.38, 3,737,721.24 and 975,093.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,606.38, 3,737,721.24 and 975,093.42 is: 1,462,762.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,606.38 : 3,737,721.24 = 975,093.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,606.38/3,737,721.24 = 975,093.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,606.38x = 3,737,721.24 × 975,093.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,606.38x = 3,644,627,386,918.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,627,386,918.24/2,491,606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,762.10

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