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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,548.40, 4,306,405.80 and 977,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,548.40, 4,306,405.80 and 977,481.20 is: 1,466,420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,548.40 : 4,306,405.80 = 977,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,548.40/4,306,405.80 = 977,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,548.40x = 4,306,405.80 × 977,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,548.40x = 4,209,430,709,070.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,209,430,709,070.96/2,870,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,420.39

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