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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,488,267.80, 3,730,179.02 and 971,597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,488,267.80, 3,730,179.02 and 971,597.88 is: 1,456,528.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,488,267.80 : 3,730,179.02 = 971,597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,488,267.80/3,730,179.02 = 971,597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,488,267.80x = 3,730,179.02 × 971,597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,488,267.80x = 3,624,234,027,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,624,234,027,852.48/2,488,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,528.93

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