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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,426.70, 3,986,140.05 and 975,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,426.70, 3,986,140.05 and 975,186.30 is: 1,462,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,426.70 : 3,986,140.05 = 975,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,426.70/3,986,140.05 = 975,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,426.70x = 3,986,140.05 × 975,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,426.70x = 3,887,229,166,641.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,229,166,641.32/2,657,426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,779.45

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