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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396,272.60, 3,593,096.70 and 974,722.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396,272.60, 3,593,096.70 and 974,722.60 is: 1,461,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396,272.60 : 3,593,096.70 = 974,722.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396,272.60/3,593,096.70 = 974,722.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396,272.60x = 3,593,096.70 × 974,722.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396,272.60x = 3,502,272,557,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,272,557,475.42/2,396,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,550.14

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