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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,076.60, 3,705,114.90 and 973,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,076.60, 3,705,114.90 and 973,974.20 is: 1,460,961.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,076.60 : 3,705,114.90 = 973,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,076.60/3,705,114.90 = 973,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,076.60x = 3,705,114.90 × 973,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,076.60x = 3,608,686,320,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608,686,320,635.58/2,470,076.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,961.30

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