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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,492,557.54, 3,737,338.79 and 974,432.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,492,557.54, 3,737,338.79 and 974,432.34 is: 1,461,063.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,492,557.54 : 3,737,338.79 = 974,432.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,492,557.54/3,737,338.79 = 974,432.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,492,557.54x = 3,737,338.79 × 974,432.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,492,557.54x = 3,641,783,782,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,783,782,512.47/2,492,557.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,063.07

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