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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,450.40, 3,733,143.90 and 971,859.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,450.40, 3,733,143.90 and 971,859.40 is: 1,458,558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,450.40 : 3,733,143.90 = 971,859.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,450.40/3,733,143.90 = 971,859.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,450.40x = 3,733,143.90 × 971,859.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,450.40x = 3,628,090,990,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,090,990,767.66/2,487,450.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,558.12

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