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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101,256.72, 4,651,881.44 and 971,506.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101,256.72, 4,651,881.44 and 971,506.71 is: 1,457,258.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101,256.72 : 4,651,881.44 = 971,506.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101,256.72/4,651,881.44 = 971,506.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101,256.72x = 4,651,881.44 × 971,506.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101,256.72x = 4,519,334,028,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,334,028,226.93/3,101,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,258.92

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