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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,574,511.80, 3,860,601.30 and 976,543.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,574,511.80, 3,860,601.30 and 976,543.80 is: 1,464,373.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,574,511.80 : 3,860,601.30 = 976,543.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,574,511.80/3,860,601.30 = 976,543.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,574,511.80x = 3,860,601.30 × 976,543.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,574,511.80x = 3,770,046,263,786.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770,046,263,786.94/2,574,511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,373.27

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