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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,981,471.40, 4,472,207.10 and 986,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,981,471.40, 4,472,207.10 and 986,927.40 is: 1,480,391.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,981,471.40 : 4,472,207.10 = 986,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,981,471.40/4,472,207.10 = 986,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,981,471.40x = 4,472,207.10 × 986,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,981,471.40x = 4,413,743,725,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413,743,725,464.54/2,981,471.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480,391.10

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