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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651,703.40, 3,977,555.10 and 968,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651,703.40, 3,977,555.10 and 968,588.20 is: 1,452,882.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651,703.40 : 3,977,555.10 = 968,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651,703.40/3,977,555.10 = 968,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651,703.40x = 3,977,555.10 × 968,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651,703.40x = 3,852,612,934,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,612,934,709.82/2,651,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,882.30

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