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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,009.38, 4,460,178.37 and 951,374.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,009.38, 4,460,178.37 and 951,374.61 is: 1,427,274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,009.38 : 4,460,178.37 = 951,374.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,009.38/4,460,178.37 = 951,374.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,009.38x = 4,460,178.37 × 951,374.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,009.38x = 4,243,300,457,289.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,300,457,289.19/2,973,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,274.49

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