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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,491,885.81, 3,738,140.16 and 975,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,491,885.81, 3,738,140.16 and 975,373.03 is: 1,463,181.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,491,885.81 : 3,738,140.16 = 975,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,491,885.81/3,738,140.16 = 975,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,491,885.81x = 3,738,140.16 × 975,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,491,885.81x = 3,646,081,094,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,081,094,423.89/2,491,885.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,181.45

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