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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,423.60, 3,986,135.40 and 974,308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,423.60, 3,986,135.40 and 974,308.40 is: 1,461,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,423.60 : 3,986,135.40 = 974,308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,423.60/3,986,135.40 = 974,308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,423.60x = 3,986,135.40 × 974,308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,423.60x = 3,883,725,203,757.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,725,203,757.36/2,657,423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,462.60

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