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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,568.70, 4,449,853.05 and 972,024.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,568.70, 4,449,853.05 and 972,024.70 is: 1,458,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,568.70 : 4,449,853.05 = 972,024.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,568.70/4,449,853.05 = 972,024.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,568.70x = 4,449,853.05 × 972,024.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,568.70x = 4,325,367,075,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,367,075,970.33/2,966,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,037.05

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