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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541,972.70, 3,812,956.89 and 648,714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541,972.70, 3,812,956.89 and 648,714.34 is: 973,070.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541,972.70 : 3,812,956.89 = 648,714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541,972.70/3,812,956.89 = 648,714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541,972.70x = 3,812,956.89 × 648,714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541,972.70x = 2,473,519,812,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,519,812,344.80/2,541,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973,070.96

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