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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,566.20, 4,449,849.30 and 972,022.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,566.20, 4,449,849.30 and 972,022.20 is: 1,458,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,566.20 : 4,449,849.30 = 972,022.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,566.20/4,449,849.30 = 972,022.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,566.20x = 4,449,849.30 × 972,022.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,566.20x = 4,325,352,306,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,352,306,254.46/2,966,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,033.30

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