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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,429.03, 3,857,683 and 973,956.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,429.03, 3,857,683 and 973,956.75 is: 1,461,139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,429.03 : 3,857,683 = 973,956.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,429.03/3,857,683 = 973,956.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,429.03x = 3,857,683 × 973,956.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,429.03x = 3,757,216,397,210.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,216,397,210.25/2,571,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,139.45

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