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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770,855.60, 4,156,283.40 and 974,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770,855.60, 4,156,283.40 and 974,016.40 is: 1,461,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770,855.60 : 4,156,283.40 = 974,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770,855.60/4,156,283.40 = 974,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770,855.60x = 4,156,283.40 × 974,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770,855.60x = 4,048,288,194,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,048,288,194,647.76/2,770,855.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,024.60

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