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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,624.40, 4,493,436.60 and 973,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,624.40, 4,493,436.60 and 973,864.40 is: 1,460,796.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,624.40 : 4,493,436.60 = 973,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,624.40/4,493,436.60 = 973,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,624.40x = 4,493,436.60 × 973,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,624.40x = 4,375,997,938,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,997,938,397.04/2,995,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,796.60

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