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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982,171.05, 4,473,131.63 and 960,370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982,171.05, 4,473,131.63 and 960,370.21 is: 1,440,515.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982,171.05 : 4,473,131.63 = 960,370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982,171.05/4,473,131.63 = 960,370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982,171.05x = 4,473,131.63 × 960,370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982,171.05x = 4,295,862,362,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,862,362,860.74/2,982,171.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,515.08

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