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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,469,872.60, 3,704,808.90 and 973,770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,469,872.60, 3,704,808.90 and 973,770.20 is: 1,460,655.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,469,872.60 : 3,704,808.90 = 973,770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,469,872.60/3,704,808.90 = 973,770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,469,872.60x = 3,704,808.90 × 973,770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,469,872.60x = 3,607,632,503,514.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,632,503,514.78/2,469,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,655.30

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