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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,967,009.40, 4,450,254.90 and 972,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,967,009.40, 4,450,254.90 and 972,465.40 is: 1,458,613.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,967,009.40 : 4,450,254.90 = 972,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,967,009.40/4,450,254.90 = 972,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,967,009.40x = 4,450,254.90 × 972,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,967,009.40x = 4,327,718,911,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327,718,911,430.46/2,967,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,613.14

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