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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,658.14, 3,731,474.52 and 971,495.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,658.14, 3,731,474.52 and 971,495.01 is: 1,457,237.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,658.14 : 3,731,474.52 = 971,495.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,658.14/3,731,474.52 = 971,495.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,658.14x = 3,731,474.52 × 971,495.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,658.14x = 3,625,108,876,122.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,108,876,122.15/2,487,658.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,237.56

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