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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992,006.40, 4,488,009.60 and 970,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992,006.40, 4,488,009.60 and 970,246.40 is: 1,455,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992,006.40 : 4,488,009.60 = 970,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992,006.40/4,488,009.60 = 970,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992,006.40x = 4,488,009.60 × 970,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992,006.40x = 4,354,475,157,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,475,157,565.44/2,992,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455,369.60

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