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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,973,911.60, 5,960,867.40 and 982,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,973,911.60, 5,960,867.40 and 982,095.60 is: 1,473,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,973,911.60 : 5,960,867.40 = 982,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,973,911.60/5,960,867.40 = 982,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,973,911.60x = 5,960,867.40 × 982,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,973,911.60x = 5,854,141,645,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,141,645,723.44/3,973,911.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,143.40

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