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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371,004.90, 5,057,163.45 and 974,927.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371,004.90, 5,057,163.45 and 974,927.70 is: 1,462,581.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371,004.90 : 5,057,163.45 = 974,927.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371,004.90/5,057,163.45 = 974,927.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371,004.90x = 5,057,163.45 × 974,927.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371,004.90x = 4,930,368,730,832.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,368,730,832.57/3,371,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,581.30

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