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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,577,948.96, 3,866,925.06 and 980,142.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,577,948.96, 3,866,925.06 and 980,142.96 is: 1,470,215.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,577,948.96 : 3,866,925.06 = 980,142.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,577,948.96/3,866,925.06 = 980,142.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,577,948.96x = 3,866,925.06 × 980,142.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,577,948.96x = 3,790,139,374,406.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790,139,374,406.58/2,577,948.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470,215.06

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