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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,256.46, 4,017,480.42 and 971,532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,256.46, 4,017,480.42 and 971,532.84 is: 1,457,878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,256.46 : 4,017,480.42 = 971,532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,256.46/4,017,480.42 = 971,532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,256.46x = 4,017,480.42 × 971,532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,256.46x = 3,903,114,162,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,114,162,086.99/2,677,256.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,878.32

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