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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974,555.40, 5,961,833.10 and 982,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974,555.40, 5,961,833.10 and 982,739.40 is: 1,474,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974,555.40 : 5,961,833.10 = 982,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974,555.40/5,961,833.10 = 982,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974,555.40x = 5,961,833.10 × 982,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974,555.40x = 5,858,928,283,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,928,283,594.14/3,974,555.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,109.10

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