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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677,365.36, 4,016,096.04 and 972,719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677,365.36, 4,016,096.04 and 972,719.28 is: 1,459,096.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677,365.36 : 4,016,096.04 = 972,719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677,365.36/4,016,096.04 = 972,719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677,365.36x = 4,016,096.04 × 972,719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677,365.36x = 3,906,534,048,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906,534,048,439.65/2,677,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,096.36

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