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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,126.89, 3,587,477.72 and 970,801.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,126.89, 3,587,477.72 and 970,801.61 is: 1,456,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,126.89 : 3,587,477.72 = 970,801.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,126.89/3,587,477.72 = 970,801.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,126.89x = 3,587,477.72 × 970,801.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,126.89x = 3,482,729,123,623.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,729,123,623.73/2,391,126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,522.09

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