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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,039.54, 4,460,223.78 and 951,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,039.54, 4,460,223.78 and 951,404.88 is: 1,427,319.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,039.54 : 4,460,223.78 = 951,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,039.54/4,460,223.78 = 951,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,039.54x = 4,460,223.78 × 951,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,039.54x = 4,243,478,670,184.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,478,670,184.05/2,973,039.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427,319.96

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