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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,227.20, 4,449,340.80 and 971,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,227.20, 4,449,340.80 and 971,683.20 is: 1,457,524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,227.20 : 4,449,340.80 = 971,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,227.20/4,449,340.80 = 971,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,227.20x = 4,449,340.80 × 971,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,227.20x = 4,323,349,706,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323,349,706,434.56/2,966,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,524.80

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