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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658,856.80, 3,987,824.40 and 975,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658,856.80, 3,987,824.40 and 975,093.60 is: 1,462,471.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658,856.80 : 3,987,824.40 = 975,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658,856.80/3,987,824.40 = 975,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658,856.80x = 3,987,824.40 × 975,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658,856.80x = 3,888,502,050,363.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,502,050,363.84/2,658,856.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,471.41

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