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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,632.40, 4,493,448.60 and 973,872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,632.40, 4,493,448.60 and 973,872.40 is: 1,460,808.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,632.40 : 4,493,448.60 = 973,872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,632.40/4,493,448.60 = 973,872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,632.40x = 4,493,448.60 × 973,872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,632.40x = 4,376,045,572,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,045,572,358.64/2,995,632.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,808.60

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