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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,156.84, 4,018,458.05 and 974,097.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,156.84, 4,018,458.05 and 974,097.58 is: 1,460,500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,156.84 : 4,018,458.05 = 974,097.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,156.84/4,018,458.05 = 974,097.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,156.84x = 4,018,458.05 × 974,097.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,156.84x = 3,914,370,261,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,370,261,836.52/2,680,156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,500.45

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