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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,391,503.83, 3,587,430.73 and 971,586.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,391,503.83, 3,587,430.73 and 971,586.79 is: 1,457,451.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,391,503.83 : 3,587,430.73 = 971,586.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,391,503.83/3,587,430.73 = 971,586.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,391,503.83x = 3,587,430.73 × 971,586.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,391,503.83x = 3,485,500,302,450.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,500,302,450.12/2,391,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,451.27

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