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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658,573.60, 3,987,860.40 and 975,458.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658,573.60, 3,987,860.40 and 975,458.40 is: 1,463,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658,573.60 : 3,987,860.40 = 975,458.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658,573.60/3,987,860.40 = 975,458.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658,573.60x = 3,987,860.40 × 975,458.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658,573.60x = 3,889,991,925,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,889,991,925,207.36/2,658,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,187.60

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