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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,472.40, 4,490,208.60 and 971,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,472.40, 4,490,208.60 and 971,712.40 is: 1,457,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,472.40 : 4,490,208.60 = 971,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,472.40/4,490,208.60 = 971,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,472.40x = 4,490,208.60 × 971,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,472.40x = 4,363,191,375,206.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,191,375,206.64/2,993,472.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,568.60

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