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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995,635.40, 4,493,453.10 and 973,875.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995,635.40, 4,493,453.10 and 973,875.40 is: 1,460,813.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995,635.40 : 4,493,453.10 = 973,875.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995,635.40/4,493,453.10 = 973,875.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995,635.40x = 4,493,453.10 × 973,875.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995,635.40x = 4,376,063,435,143.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,063,435,143.74/2,995,635.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,813.10

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