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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,254.40, 3,985,881.60 and 974,139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,254.40, 3,985,881.60 and 974,139.20 is: 1,461,208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,254.40 : 3,985,881.60 = 974,139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,254.40/3,985,881.60 = 974,139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,254.40x = 3,985,881.60 × 974,139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,254.40x = 3,882,803,513,118.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,803,513,118.72/2,657,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,208.80

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