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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,966,624.20, 4,449,936.30 and 972,080.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,966,624.20, 4,449,936.30 and 972,080.20 is: 1,458,120.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,966,624.20 : 4,449,936.30 = 972,080.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,966,624.20/4,449,936.30 = 972,080.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,966,624.20x = 4,449,936.30 × 972,080.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,966,624.20x = 4,325,694,968,491.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,694,968,491.26/2,966,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,120.30

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