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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,919,264.68, 2,877,186.28 and 972,147.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,919,264.68, 2,877,186.28 and 972,147.88 is: 1,457,355.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,919,264.68 : 2,877,186.28 = 972,147.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,919,264.68/2,877,186.28 = 972,147.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,919,264.68x = 2,877,186.28 × 972,147.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,919,264.68x = 2,797,050,542,467.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,050,542,467.09/1,919,264.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457,355.29

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