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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637,457.47, 3,956,268.35 and 908,309.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637,457.47, 3,956,268.35 and 908,309.57 is: 1,362,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637,457.47 : 3,956,268.35 = 908,309.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637,457.47/3,956,268.35 = 908,309.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637,457.47x = 3,956,268.35 × 908,309.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637,457.47x = 3,593,516,386,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,593,516,386,282.54/2,637,457.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,492.64

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