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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,446.20, 4,301,363.70 and 974,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,446.20, 4,301,363.70 and 974,330.40 is: 1,461,561.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,446.20 : 4,301,363.70 = 974,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,446.20/4,301,363.70 = 974,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,446.20x = 4,301,363.70 × 974,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,446.20x = 4,190,949,414,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,190,949,414,366.48/2,867,446.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,561.66

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