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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680,157.34, 4,018,458.80 and 974,098.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680,157.34, 4,018,458.80 and 974,098.08 is: 1,460,501.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680,157.34 : 4,018,458.80 = 974,098.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680,157.34/4,018,458.80 = 974,098.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680,157.34x = 4,018,458.80 × 974,098.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680,157.34x = 3,914,373,001,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,914,373,001,639.10/2,680,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,501.20

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