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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,006.12, 3,862,026.15 and 976,993.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,006.12, 3,862,026.15 and 976,993.11 is: 1,465,875.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,006.12 : 3,862,026.15 = 976,993.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,006.12/3,862,026.15 = 976,993.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,006.12x = 3,862,026.15 × 976,993.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,006.12x = 3,773,172,939,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773,172,939,189.83/2,574,006.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,875.67

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