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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,032.20, 3,704,126.70 and 973,814.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,032.20, 3,704,126.70 and 973,814.60 is: 1,460,358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,032.20 : 3,704,126.70 = 973,814.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,032.20/3,704,126.70 = 973,814.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,032.20x = 3,704,126.70 × 973,814.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,032.20x = 3,607,132,660,709.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607,132,660,709.82/2,470,032.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,358.56

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