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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,681.40, 4,306,605.30 and 977,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,681.40, 4,306,605.30 and 977,614.20 is: 1,466,619.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,681.40 : 4,306,605.30 = 977,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,681.40/4,306,605.30 = 977,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,681.40x = 4,306,605.30 × 977,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,681.40x = 4,210,198,495,075.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,198,495,075.26/2,870,681.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,619.91

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