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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,007,958.72, 6,011,950.26 and 975,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,007,958.72, 6,011,950.26 and 975,325.14 is: 1,462,990.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,007,958.72 : 6,011,950.26 = 975,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,007,958.72/6,011,950.26 = 975,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,007,958.72x = 6,011,950.26 × 975,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,007,958.72x = 5,863,606,229,007.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,606,229,007.54/4,007,958.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,990.67

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