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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,566.40, 4,449,590.40 and 972,022.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,566.40, 4,449,590.40 and 972,022.40 is: 1,457,948.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,566.40 : 4,449,590.40 = 972,022.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,566.40/4,449,590.40 = 972,022.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,566.40x = 4,449,590.40 × 972,022.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,566.40x = 4,325,101,539,624.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,101,539,624.96/2,966,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,948.67

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