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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893,298.96, 4,339,948.44 and 974,049.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893,298.96, 4,339,948.44 and 974,049.73 is: 1,461,074.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893,298.96 : 4,339,948.44 = 974,049.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893,298.96/4,339,948.44 = 974,049.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893,298.96x = 4,339,948.44 × 974,049.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893,298.96x = 4,227,325,598,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227,325,598,998.74/2,893,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,074.59

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