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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,103.52, 4,494,581.75 and 973,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,103.52, 4,494,581.75 and 973,697.14 is: 1,460,684.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,103.52 : 4,494,581.75 = 973,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,103.52/4,494,581.75 = 973,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,103.52x = 4,494,581.75 × 973,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,103.52x = 4,376,361,395,471.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,376,361,395,471.20/2,996,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,684.31

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