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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487,672.64, 3,731,496.22 and 971,509.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487,672.64, 3,731,496.22 and 971,509.56 is: 1,457,259.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487,672.64 : 3,731,496.22 = 971,509.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487,672.64/3,731,496.22 = 971,509.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487,672.64x = 3,731,496.22 × 971,509.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487,672.64x = 3,625,184,250,833.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,625,184,250,833.86/2,487,672.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,259.36

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