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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769,346.89, 4,155,875.91 and 972,235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769,346.89, 4,155,875.91 and 972,235.71 is: 1,459,005.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769,346.89 : 4,155,875.91 = 972,235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769,346.89/4,155,875.91 = 972,235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769,346.89x = 4,155,875.91 × 972,235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769,346.89x = 4,040,490,966,030.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,490,966,030.75/2,769,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,005.00

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