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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493,047.48, 3,741,253.85 and 976,542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493,047.48, 3,741,253.85 and 976,542.30 is: 1,465,472.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493,047.48 : 3,741,253.85 = 976,542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493,047.48/3,741,253.85 = 976,542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493,047.48x = 3,741,253.85 × 976,542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493,047.48x = 3,653,492,639,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,492,639,562.86/2,493,047.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,472.55

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