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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870,838.60, 4,306,924.94 and 977,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870,838.60, 4,306,924.94 and 977,596.44 is: 1,466,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870,838.60 : 4,306,924.94 = 977,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870,838.60/4,306,924.94 = 977,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870,838.60x = 4,306,924.94 × 977,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870,838.60x = 4,210,434,488,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210,434,488,691.21/2,870,838.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,621.80

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