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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,341,411.70, 5,012,117.55 and 977,507.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,341,411.70, 5,012,117.55 and 977,507.70 is: 1,466,261.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,341,411.70 : 5,012,117.55 = 977,507.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,341,411.70/5,012,117.55 = 977,507.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,341,411.70x = 5,012,117.55 × 977,507.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,341,411.70x = 4,899,383,498,430.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,383,498,430.14/3,341,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,261.55

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