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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,534.60, 3,705,801.90 and 974,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,534.60, 3,705,801.90 and 974,432.20 is: 1,461,648.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,534.60 : 3,705,801.90 = 974,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,534.60/3,705,801.90 = 974,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,534.60x = 3,705,801.90 × 974,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,534.60x = 3,611,052,698,181.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,052,698,181.18/2,470,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,648.30

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