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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507,764.81, 3,760,461.57 and 971,479.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507,764.81, 3,760,461.57 and 971,479.81 is: 1,456,760.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507,764.81 : 3,760,461.57 = 971,479.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507,764.81/3,760,461.57 = 971,479.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507,764.81x = 3,760,461.57 × 971,479.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507,764.81x = 3,653,212,491,535.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,212,491,535.90/2,507,764.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,760.41

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