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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575,132.67, 3,862,699.35 and 977,696.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575,132.67, 3,862,699.35 and 977,696.62 is: 1,466,545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575,132.67 : 3,862,699.35 = 977,696.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575,132.67/3,862,699.35 = 977,696.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575,132.67x = 3,862,699.35 × 977,696.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575,132.67x = 3,776,548,098,571.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776,548,098,571.20/2,575,132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,545.06

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