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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,549.60, 4,449,241.20 and 972,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,549.60, 4,449,241.20 and 972,005.60 is: 1,457,817.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,549.60 : 4,449,241.20 = 972,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,549.60/4,449,241.20 = 972,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,549.60x = 4,449,241.20 × 972,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,549.60x = 4,324,687,362,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,687,362,150.72/2,966,549.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,817.31

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