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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994,251.40, 4,492,033.20 and 972,151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994,251.40, 4,492,033.20 and 972,151.20 is: 1,458,439.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994,251.40 : 4,492,033.20 = 972,151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994,251.40/4,492,033.20 = 972,151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994,251.40x = 4,492,033.20 × 972,151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994,251.40x = 4,366,935,465,819.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,935,465,819.84/2,994,251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458,439.82

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