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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,353.40, 3,735,905.70 and 975,450.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,353.40, 3,735,905.70 and 975,450.20 is: 1,462,148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,353.40 : 3,735,905.70 = 975,450.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,353.40/3,735,905.70 = 975,450.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,353.40x = 3,735,905.70 × 975,450.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,353.40x = 3,644,189,962,246.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,189,962,246.14/2,492,353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,148.17

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