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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971,117.86, 4,456,851.87 and 841,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971,117.86, 4,456,851.87 and 841,023.60 is: 1,261,584.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971,117.86 : 4,456,851.87 = 841,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971,117.86/4,456,851.87 = 841,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971,117.86x = 4,456,851.87 × 841,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971,117.86x = 3,748,317,602,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,317,602,271.57/2,971,117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,584.96

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