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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,147.40, 3,985,721.10 and 974,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,147.40, 3,985,721.10 and 974,032.20 is: 1,461,048.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,147.40 : 3,985,721.10 = 974,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,147.40/3,985,721.10 = 974,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,147.40x = 3,985,721.10 × 974,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,147.40x = 3,882,220,691,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,220,691,619.42/2,657,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,048.30

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