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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650,664.80, 3,975,997.20 and 968,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650,664.80, 3,975,997.20 and 968,975.20 is: 1,453,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650,664.80 : 3,975,997.20 = 968,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650,664.80/3,975,997.20 = 968,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650,664.80x = 3,975,997.20 × 968,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650,664.80x = 3,852,642,682,069.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,642,682,069.44/2,650,664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453,462.80

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