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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,655.37, 3,737,794.93 and 975,142.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,655.37, 3,737,794.93 and 975,142.49 is: 1,462,835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,655.37 : 3,737,794.93 = 975,142.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,655.37/3,737,794.93 = 975,142.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,655.37x = 3,737,794.93 × 975,142.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,655.37x = 3,644,882,634,022.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,882,634,022.75/2,491,655.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,835.78

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