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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,230.47, 4,017,441.42 and 971,506.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,230.47, 4,017,441.42 and 971,506.85 is: 1,457,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,230.47 : 4,017,441.42 = 971,506.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,230.47/4,017,441.42 = 971,506.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,230.47x = 4,017,441.42 × 971,506.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,230.47x = 3,902,971,859,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,902,971,859,003.73/2,677,230.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,839.32

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