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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370,179.40, 5,055,269.10 and 974,102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370,179.40, 5,055,269.10 and 974,102.20 is: 1,461,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370,179.40 : 5,055,269.10 = 974,102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370,179.40/5,055,269.10 = 974,102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370,179.40x = 5,055,269.10 × 974,102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370,179.40x = 4,924,348,751,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,924,348,751,902.02/3,370,179.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461,153.30

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