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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101,306.94, 4,651,961.62 and 971,556.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101,306.94, 4,651,961.62 and 971,556.52 is: 1,457,335.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101,306.94 : 4,651,961.62 = 971,556.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101,306.94/4,651,961.62 = 971,556.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101,306.94x = 4,651,961.62 × 971,556.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101,306.94x = 4,519,643,642,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,643,642,700.76/3,101,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,335.16

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