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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971,587.03, 4,457,162.52 and 949,287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971,587.03, 4,457,162.52 and 949,287.84 is: 1,423,862.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971,587.03 : 4,457,162.52 = 949,287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971,587.03/4,457,162.52 = 949,287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971,587.03x = 4,457,162.52 × 949,287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971,587.03x = 4,231,130,181,139.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,130,181,139.76/2,971,587.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423,862.11

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