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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,458.80, 4,460,188.20 and 843,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,458.80, 4,460,188.20 and 843,612.40 is: 1,265,418.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,458.80 : 4,460,188.20 = 843,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,458.80/4,460,188.20 = 843,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,458.80x = 4,460,188.20 × 843,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,458.80x = 3,762,670,071,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,670,071,853.68/2,973,458.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,418.60

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