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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,466,989.58, 3,701,884.05 and 972,131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,466,989.58, 3,701,884.05 and 972,131.34 is: 1,458,748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,466,989.58 : 3,701,884.05 = 972,131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,466,989.58/3,701,884.05 = 972,131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,466,989.58x = 3,701,884.05 × 972,131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,466,989.58x = 3,598,717,502,051.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,598,717,502,051.13/2,466,989.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,748.56

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