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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,965,875.40, 4,448,553.90 and 971,331.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,965,875.40, 4,448,553.90 and 971,331.40 is: 1,456,912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,965,875.40 : 4,448,553.90 = 971,331.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,965,875.40/4,448,553.90 = 971,331.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,965,875.40x = 4,448,553.90 × 971,331.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,965,875.40x = 4,321,020,087,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,020,087,662.46/2,965,875.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456,912.21

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