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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,790,261.46, 2,470,626.02 and 974,425.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,790,261.46, 2,470,626.02 and 974,425.73 is: 1,344,742.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,790,261.46 : 2,470,626.02 = 974,425.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,790,261.46/2,470,626.02 = 974,425.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,790,261.46x = 2,470,626.02 × 974,425.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,790,261.46x = 2,407,441,553,178.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,407,441,553,178.43/1,790,261.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344,742.99

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