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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,041.40, 4,158,062.10 and 974,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,041.40, 4,158,062.10 and 974,910.60 is: 1,462,365.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,041.40 : 4,158,062.10 = 974,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,041.40/4,158,062.10 = 974,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,041.40x = 4,158,062.10 × 974,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,041.40x = 4,053,738,816,748.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,738,816,748.26/2,772,041.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,365.90

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