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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,655.12, 3,737,794.56 and 975,142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,655.12, 3,737,794.56 and 975,142.24 is: 1,462,835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,655.12 : 3,737,794.56 = 975,142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,655.12/3,737,794.56 = 975,142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,655.12x = 3,737,794.56 × 975,142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,655.12x = 3,644,881,336,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,881,336,333.53/2,491,655.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,835.41

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