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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821,682.16, 4,231,485.03 and 974,724.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821,682.16, 4,231,485.03 and 974,724.03 is: 1,461,727.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821,682.16 : 4,231,485.03 = 974,724.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821,682.16/4,231,485.03 = 974,724.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821,682.16x = 4,231,485.03 × 974,724.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821,682.16x = 4,124,530,141,326.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,530,141,326.27/2,821,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,727.40

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