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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,131.67, 3,862,697.85 and 977,695.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,131.67, 3,862,697.85 and 977,695.62 is: 1,466,543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,131.67 : 3,862,697.85 = 977,695.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,131.67/3,862,697.85 = 977,695.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,131.67x = 3,862,697.85 × 977,695.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,131.67x = 3,776,542,757,592.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,542,757,592.97/2,575,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,543.55

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