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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512,561.22, 3,768,360.86 and 975,556.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512,561.22, 3,768,360.86 and 975,556.49 is: 1,463,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512,561.22 : 3,768,360.86 = 975,556.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512,561.22/3,768,360.86 = 975,556.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512,561.22x = 3,768,360.86 × 975,556.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512,561.22x = 3,676,248,869,915.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,248,869,915.39/2,512,561.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,147.98

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