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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970,279.20, 4,455,418.80 and 975,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970,279.20, 4,455,418.80 and 975,735.20 is: 1,463,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970,279.20 : 4,455,418.80 = 975,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970,279.20/4,455,418.80 = 975,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970,279.20x = 4,455,418.80 × 975,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970,279.20x = 4,347,308,953,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,308,953,901.76/2,970,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,602.80

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