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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,001.62, 3,862,019.39 and 976,988.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,001.62, 3,862,019.39 and 976,988.61 is: 1,465,868.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,001.62 : 3,862,019.39 = 976,988.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,001.62/3,862,019.39 = 976,988.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,001.62x = 3,862,019.39 × 976,988.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,001.62x = 3,773,148,950,744.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,148,950,744.20/2,574,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,868.91

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