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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,836.52, 3,746,825.87 and 791,987.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,836.52, 3,746,825.87 and 791,987.46 is: 1,188,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,836.52 : 3,746,825.87 = 791,987.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,836.52/3,746,825.87 = 791,987.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,836.52x = 3,746,825.87 × 791,987.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,836.52x = 2,967,439,103,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,439,103,843.59/2,497,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188,003.73

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