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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988,875.70, 2,983,313.55 and 869,131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988,875.70, 2,983,313.55 and 869,131.70 is: 1,303,697.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988,875.70 : 2,983,313.55 = 869,131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988,875.70/2,983,313.55 = 869,131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988,875.70x = 2,983,313.55 × 869,131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988,875.70x = 2,592,892,377,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,892,377,344.53/1,988,875.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303,697.55

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