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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,341.12, 3,866,011.68 and 979,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,341.12, 3,866,011.68 and 979,528.64 is: 1,469,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,341.12 : 3,866,011.68 = 979,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,341.12/3,866,011.68 = 979,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,341.12x = 3,866,011.68 × 979,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,341.12x = 3,786,869,163,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,786,869,163,134.52/2,577,341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,292.96

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