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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,656.12, 3,737,796.05 and 975,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,656.12, 3,737,796.05 and 975,143.24 is: 1,462,836.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,656.12 : 3,737,796.05 = 975,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,656.12/3,737,796.05 = 975,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,656.12x = 3,737,796.05 × 975,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,656.12x = 3,644,886,534,405.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,886,534,405.08/2,491,656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,836.91

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