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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,117.40, 4,448,916.90 and 971,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,117.40, 4,448,916.90 and 971,573.40 is: 1,457,275.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,117.40 : 4,448,916.90 = 971,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,117.40/4,448,916.90 = 971,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,117.40x = 4,448,916.90 × 971,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,117.40x = 4,322,449,318,850.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,449,318,850.46/2,966,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,275.20

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