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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,026.40, 4,158,039.60 and 974,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,026.40, 4,158,039.60 and 974,895.60 is: 1,462,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,026.40 : 4,158,039.60 = 974,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,026.40/4,158,039.60 = 974,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,026.40x = 4,158,039.60 × 974,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,026.40x = 4,053,654,510,665.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,654,510,665.76/2,772,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,343.40

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