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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683,374.20, 4,024,283.70 and 977,319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683,374.20, 4,024,283.70 and 977,319.80 is: 1,465,696.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683,374.20 : 4,024,283.70 = 977,319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683,374.20/4,024,283.70 = 977,319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683,374.20x = 4,024,283.70 × 977,319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683,374.20x = 3,933,012,140,827.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,933,012,140,827.26/2,683,374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,696.49

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