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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681,971.36, 4,024,745.94 and 976,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681,971.36, 4,024,745.94 and 976,114.20 is: 1,464,822.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681,971.36 : 4,024,745.94 = 976,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681,971.36/4,024,745.94 = 976,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681,971.36x = 4,024,745.94 × 976,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681,971.36x = 3,928,611,663,426.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,611,663,426.35/2,681,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464,822.38

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