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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,517.28, 3,737,278.48 and 974,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,517.28, 3,737,278.48 and 974,392.08 is: 1,461,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,517.28 : 3,737,278.48 = 974,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,517.28/3,737,278.48 = 974,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,517.28x = 3,737,278.48 × 974,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,517.28x = 3,641,574,551,666.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,574,551,666.44/2,492,517.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,002.73

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