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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,657,426.60, 3,986,139.90 and 974,311.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,657,426.60, 3,986,139.90 and 974,311.40 is: 1,461,467.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,657,426.60 : 3,986,139.90 = 974,311.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,657,426.60/3,986,139.90 = 974,311.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,657,426.60x = 3,986,139.90 × 974,311.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,657,426.60x = 3,883,741,546,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,741,546,564.86/2,657,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,467.10

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