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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968,541.20, 4,452,811.80 and 973,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968,541.20, 4,452,811.80 and 973,997.20 is: 1,460,995.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968,541.20 : 4,452,811.80 = 973,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968,541.20/4,452,811.80 = 973,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968,541.20x = 4,452,811.80 × 973,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968,541.20x = 4,337,026,225,326.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,026,225,326.96/2,968,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,995.80

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