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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,369,978.40, 5,054,967.60 and 973,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,369,978.40, 5,054,967.60 and 973,901.20 is: 1,460,851.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,369,978.40 : 5,054,967.60 = 973,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,369,978.40/5,054,967.60 = 973,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,369,978.40x = 5,054,967.60 × 973,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,369,978.40x = 4,923,039,011,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,039,011,601.12/3,369,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460,851.80

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