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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,546.60, 3,705,819.90 and 974,444.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,546.60, 3,705,819.90 and 974,444.20 is: 1,461,666.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,546.60 : 3,705,819.90 = 974,444.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,546.60/3,705,819.90 = 974,444.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,546.60x = 3,705,819.90 × 974,444.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,546.60x = 3,611,114,707,799.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,114,707,799.58/2,470,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,666.30

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