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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,355.40, 3,735,908.70 and 975,452.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,355.40, 3,735,908.70 and 975,452.20 is: 1,462,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,355.40 : 3,735,908.70 = 975,452.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,355.40/3,735,908.70 = 975,452.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,355.40x = 3,735,908.70 × 975,452.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,355.40x = 3,644,200,360,414.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,200,360,414.14/2,492,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,151.17

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