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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,373,248.51, 5,059,872.77 and 977,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,373,248.51, 5,059,872.77 and 977,093.96 is: 1,465,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,373,248.51 : 5,059,872.77 = 977,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,373,248.51/5,059,872.77 = 977,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,373,248.51x = 5,059,872.77 × 977,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,373,248.51x = 4,943,971,091,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,971,091,750.64/3,373,248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,640.93

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