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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,470,573.20, 3,706,032.60 and 974,470.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,470,573.20, 3,706,032.60 and 974,470.80 is: 1,461,774.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,470,573.20 : 3,706,032.60 = 974,470.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,470,573.20/3,706,032.60 = 974,470.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,470,573.20x = 3,706,032.60 × 974,470.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,470,573.20x = 3,611,420,552,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,420,552,548.08/2,470,573.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,774.36

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