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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,436.04, 3,857,693.49 and 973,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,436.04, 3,857,693.49 and 973,963.76 is: 1,461,149.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,436.04 : 3,857,693.49 = 973,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,436.04/3,857,693.49 = 973,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,436.04x = 3,857,693.49 × 973,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,436.04x = 3,757,253,656,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,253,656,447.92/2,571,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,149.96

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