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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371,137.40, 5,057,362.20 and 975,060.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371,137.40, 5,057,362.20 and 975,060.20 is: 1,462,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371,137.40 : 5,057,362.20 = 975,060.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371,137.40/5,057,362.20 = 975,060.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371,137.40x = 5,057,362.20 × 975,060.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371,137.40x = 4,931,232,598,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,232,598,204.44/3,371,137.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,780.07

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