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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,657.62, 3,737,798.31 and 975,144.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,657.62, 3,737,798.31 and 975,144.74 is: 1,462,839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,657.62 : 3,737,798.31 = 975,144.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,657.62/3,737,798.31 = 975,144.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,657.62x = 3,737,798.31 × 975,144.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,657.62x = 3,644,894,342,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,894,342,488.40/2,491,657.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,839.16

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