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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,656.62, 3,737,796.81 and 975,143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,656.62, 3,737,796.81 and 975,143.74 is: 1,462,837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,656.62 : 3,737,796.81 = 975,143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,656.62/3,737,796.81 = 975,143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,656.62x = 3,737,796.81 × 975,143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,656.62x = 3,644,889,160,663.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,889,160,663.47/2,491,656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,837.67

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