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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,571.20, 3,706,029.60 and 974,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,571.20, 3,706,029.60 and 974,468.80 is: 1,461,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,571.20 : 3,706,029.60 = 974,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,571.20/3,706,029.60 = 974,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,571.20x = 3,706,029.60 × 974,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,571.20x = 3,611,410,217,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,410,217,076.48/2,470,571.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,771.36

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