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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672,545.49, 5,508,811.08 and 976,873.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672,545.49, 5,508,811.08 and 976,873.59 is: 1,465,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672,545.49 : 5,508,811.08 = 976,873.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672,545.49/5,508,811.08 = 976,873.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672,545.49x = 5,508,811.08 × 976,873.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672,545.49x = 5,381,412,056,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,412,056,351.38/3,672,545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,308.48

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