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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,531.40, 4,306,380.30 and 977,464.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,531.40, 4,306,380.30 and 977,464.20 is: 1,466,394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,531.40 : 4,306,380.30 = 977,464.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,531.40/4,306,380.30 = 977,464.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,531.40x = 4,306,380.30 × 977,464.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,531.40x = 4,209,332,574,835.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,332,574,835.26/2,870,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,394.89

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