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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,598,122.81, 3,897,402.28 and 957,246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,598,122.81, 3,897,402.28 and 957,246.75 is: 1,435,950.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,598,122.81 : 3,897,402.28 = 957,246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,598,122.81/3,897,402.28 = 957,246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,598,122.81x = 3,897,402.28 × 957,246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,598,122.81x = 3,730,775,663,579.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,730,775,663,579.47/2,598,122.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435,950.47

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