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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,349.40, 3,986,024.10 and 974,234.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,349.40, 3,986,024.10 and 974,234.20 is: 1,461,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,349.40 : 3,986,024.10 = 974,234.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,349.40/3,986,024.10 = 974,234.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,349.40x = 3,986,024.10 × 974,234.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,349.40x = 3,883,321,000,244.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,321,000,244.22/2,657,349.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,351.30

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