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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,974,561.60, 5,961,842.40 and 982,745.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,974,561.60, 5,961,842.40 and 982,745.60 is: 1,474,118.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,974,561.60 : 5,961,842.40 = 982,745.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,974,561.60/5,961,842.40 = 982,745.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,974,561.60x = 5,961,842.40 × 982,745.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,974,561.60x = 5,858,974,386,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,858,974,386,493.44/3,974,561.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474,118.40

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