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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974,558.60, 5,961,837.90 and 982,742.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974,558.60, 5,961,837.90 and 982,742.60 is: 1,474,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974,558.60 : 5,961,837.90 = 982,742.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974,558.60/5,961,837.90 = 982,742.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974,558.60x = 5,961,837.90 × 982,742.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974,558.60x = 5,858,952,078,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,952,078,624.54/3,974,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,113.90

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