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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771,460.20, 4,157,426.02 and 974,188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771,460.20, 4,157,426.02 and 974,188.46 is: 1,461,365.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771,460.20 : 4,157,426.02 = 974,188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771,460.20/4,157,426.02 = 974,188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771,460.20x = 4,157,426.02 × 974,188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771,460.20x = 4,050,116,451,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,116,451,987.73/2,771,460.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,365.55

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