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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,366.77, 4,494,976.62 and 973,960.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,366.77, 4,494,976.62 and 973,960.39 is: 1,461,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,366.77 : 4,494,976.62 = 973,960.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,366.77/4,494,976.62 = 973,960.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,366.77x = 4,494,976.62 × 973,960.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,366.77x = 4,377,929,181,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,377,929,181,856.08/2,996,366.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,079.21

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