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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986,069.74, 2,978,661.27 and 920,973.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986,069.74, 2,978,661.27 and 920,973.41 is: 1,381,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986,069.74 : 2,978,661.27 = 920,973.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986,069.74/2,978,661.27 = 920,973.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986,069.74x = 2,978,661.27 × 920,973.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986,069.74x = 2,743,267,812,173.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,267,812,173.52/1,986,069.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381,254.52

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