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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,586,967.56, 3,880,281.15 and 967,421.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,586,967.56, 3,880,281.15 and 967,421.16 is: 1,451,068.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,586,967.56 : 3,880,281.15 = 967,421.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,586,967.56/3,880,281.15 = 967,421.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,586,967.56x = 3,880,281.15 × 967,421.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,586,967.56x = 3,753,866,091,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,866,091,259.13/2,586,967.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451,068.10

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