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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411,551.45, 3,618,037.68 and 971,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411,551.45, 3,618,037.68 and 971,493.76 is: 1,457,526.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411,551.45 : 3,618,037.68 = 971,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411,551.45/3,618,037.68 = 971,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411,551.45x = 3,618,037.68 × 971,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411,551.45x = 3,514,901,029,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514,901,029,564.88/2,411,551.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,526.87

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