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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,653.64, 3,731,467.77 and 971,490.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,653.64, 3,731,467.77 and 971,490.51 is: 1,457,230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,653.64 : 3,731,467.77 = 971,490.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,653.64/3,731,467.77 = 971,490.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,653.64x = 3,731,467.77 × 971,490.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,653.64x = 3,625,085,526,925.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,085,526,925.86/2,487,653.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,230.81

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