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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,356.40, 3,735,910.20 and 975,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,356.40, 3,735,910.20 and 975,453.20 is: 1,462,152.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,356.40 : 3,735,910.20 = 975,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,356.40/3,735,910.20 = 975,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,356.40x = 3,735,910.20 × 975,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,356.40x = 3,644,205,559,502.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,205,559,502.64/2,492,356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,152.67

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