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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,515.60, 3,705,773.40 and 974,413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,515.60, 3,705,773.40 and 974,413.20 is: 1,461,619.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,515.60 : 3,705,773.40 = 974,413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,515.60/3,705,773.40 = 974,413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,515.60x = 3,705,773.40 × 974,413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,515.60x = 3,610,954,517,168.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,610,954,517,168.88/2,470,515.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,619.80

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