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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974,518.80, 2,961,778.20 and 977,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974,518.80, 2,961,778.20 and 977,117.20 is: 1,465,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974,518.80 : 2,961,778.20 = 977,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974,518.80/2,961,778.20 = 977,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974,518.80x = 2,961,778.20 × 977,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974,518.80x = 2,894,004,421,805.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,004,421,805.04/1,974,518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,675.80

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