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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,062.65, 4,158,093.98 and 974,931.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,062.65, 4,158,093.98 and 974,931.85 is: 1,462,397.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,062.65 : 4,158,093.98 = 974,931.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,062.65/4,158,093.98 = 974,931.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,062.65x = 4,158,093.98 × 974,931.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,062.65x = 4,053,858,251,520.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,858,251,520.60/2,772,062.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,397.78

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