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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412,595.53, 3,619,593.70 and 972,535.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412,595.53, 3,619,593.70 and 972,535.76 is: 1,459,085.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412,595.53 : 3,619,593.70 = 972,535.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412,595.53/3,619,593.70 = 972,535.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412,595.53x = 3,619,593.70 × 972,535.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412,595.53x = 3,520,184,309,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,184,309,920.71/2,412,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,085.98

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