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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971,616.40, 4,457,165.40 and 977,072.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971,616.40, 4,457,165.40 and 977,072.40 is: 1,465,523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971,616.40 : 4,457,165.40 = 977,072.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971,616.40/4,457,165.40 = 977,072.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971,616.40x = 4,457,165.40 × 977,072.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971,616.40x = 4,354,973,294,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,973,294,574.96/2,971,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465,523.37

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