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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973,603.40, 4,460,405.10 and 978,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973,603.40, 4,460,405.10 and 978,800.20 is: 1,468,200.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973,603.40 : 4,460,405.10 = 978,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973,603.40/4,460,405.10 = 978,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973,603.40x = 4,460,405.10 × 978,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973,603.40x = 4,365,845,403,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,845,403,961.02/2,973,603.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468,200.30

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