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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,249.20, 4,017,469.46 and 971,525.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,249.20, 4,017,469.46 and 971,525.60 is: 1,457,867.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,249.20 : 4,017,469.46 = 971,525.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,249.20/4,017,469.46 = 971,525.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,249.20x = 4,017,469.46 × 971,525.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,249.20x = 3,903,074,427,608.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,074,427,608.18/2,677,249.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,867.44

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