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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,497,941.70, 3,747,048.81 and 791,961.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,497,941.70, 3,747,048.81 and 791,961.61 is: 1,187,985.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,497,941.70 : 3,747,048.81 = 791,961.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,497,941.70/3,747,048.81 = 791,961.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,497,941.70x = 3,747,048.81 × 791,961.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,497,941.70x = 2,967,518,808,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,518,808,316.18/2,497,941.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187,985.62

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