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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,564.86, 3,986,871.90 and 974,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,564.86, 3,986,871.90 and 974,682.94 is: 1,462,216.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,564.86 : 3,986,871.90 = 974,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,564.86/3,986,871.90 = 974,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,564.86x = 3,986,871.90 × 974,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,564.86x = 3,885,936,024,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,936,024,895.39/2,657,564.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,216.81

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