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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,007.60, 3,705,011.40 and 973,905.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,007.60, 3,705,011.40 and 973,905.20 is: 1,460,857.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,007.60 : 3,705,011.40 = 973,905.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,007.60/3,705,011.40 = 973,905.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,007.60x = 3,705,011.40 × 973,905.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,007.60x = 3,608,329,868,519.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,329,868,519.28/2,470,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,857.80

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