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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968,622.80, 2,952,934.20 and 973,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968,622.80, 2,952,934.20 and 973,294.80 is: 1,459,942.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968,622.80 : 2,952,934.20 = 973,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968,622.80/2,952,934.20 = 973,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968,622.80x = 2,952,934.20 × 973,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968,622.80x = 2,874,075,501,602.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,075,501,602.16/1,968,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,942.20

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