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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,571,883.80, 3,856,659.30 and 973,915.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,571,883.80, 3,856,659.30 and 973,915.80 is: 1,460,432.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,571,883.80 : 3,856,659.30 = 973,915.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,571,883.80/3,856,659.30 = 973,915.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,571,883.80x = 3,856,659.30 × 973,915.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,571,883.80x = 3,756,061,427,486.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,061,427,486.94/2,571,883.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,432.01

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