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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,566.60, 4,449,266.70 and 972,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,566.60, 4,449,266.70 and 972,022.60 is: 1,457,842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,566.60 : 4,449,266.70 = 972,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,566.60/4,449,266.70 = 972,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,566.60x = 4,449,266.70 × 972,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,566.60x = 4,324,787,785,827.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,324,787,785,827.42/2,966,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,842.81

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