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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997,425.40, 4,496,138.10 and 975,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997,425.40, 4,496,138.10 and 975,859.80 is: 1,463,789.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997,425.40 : 4,496,138.10 = 975,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997,425.40/4,496,138.10 = 975,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997,425.40x = 4,496,138.10 × 975,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997,425.40x = 4,387,600,427,038.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,600,427,038.38/2,997,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,789.70

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