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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994,271.40, 4,492,693.79 and 973,134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994,271.40, 4,492,693.79 and 973,134.69 is: 1,460,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994,271.40 : 4,492,693.79 = 973,134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994,271.40/4,492,693.79 = 973,134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994,271.40x = 4,492,693.79 × 973,134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994,271.40x = 4,371,996,173,730.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,371,996,173,730.90/2,994,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,120.21

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