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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993,487.40, 4,490,231.10 and 971,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993,487.40, 4,490,231.10 and 971,727.40 is: 1,457,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993,487.40 : 4,490,231.10 = 971,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993,487.40/4,490,231.10 = 971,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993,487.40x = 4,490,231.10 × 971,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993,487.40x = 4,363,280,592,202.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363,280,592,202.14/2,993,487.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,591.10

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