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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,120.24, 3,701,279.96 and 971,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,120.24, 3,701,279.96 and 971,262 is: 1,457,719.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,120.24 : 3,701,279.96 = 971,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,120.24/3,701,279.96 = 971,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,120.24x = 3,701,279.96 × 971,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,120.24x = 3,594,912,576,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,912,576,509.52/2,466,120.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,719.91

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