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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507,486.76, 3,761,492.58 and 824,721.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507,486.76, 3,761,492.58 and 824,721.48 is: 1,237,168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507,486.76 : 3,761,492.58 = 824,721.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507,486.76/3,761,492.58 = 824,721.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507,486.76x = 3,761,492.58 × 824,721.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507,486.76x = 3,102,183,727,586.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,183,727,586.62/2,507,486.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237,168.54

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