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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,477.40, 4,449,456.90 and 971,933.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,477.40, 4,449,456.90 and 971,933.40 is: 1,457,815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,477.40 : 4,449,456.90 = 971,933.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,477.40/4,449,456.90 = 971,933.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,477.40x = 4,449,456.90 × 971,933.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,477.40x = 4,324,575,772,970.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,575,772,970.46/2,966,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,815.18

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