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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682,771.50, 4,025,232.58 and 977,033.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682,771.50, 4,025,232.58 and 977,033.61 is: 1,465,942.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682,771.50 : 4,025,232.58 = 977,033.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682,771.50/4,025,232.58 = 977,033.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682,771.50x = 4,025,232.58 × 977,033.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682,771.50x = 3,932,787,518,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,932,787,518,727.01/2,682,771.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,942.04

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