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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769,436.80, 4,156,012.80 and 972,316.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769,436.80, 4,156,012.80 and 972,316.80 is: 1,459,127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769,436.80 : 4,156,012.80 = 972,316.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769,436.80/4,156,012.80 = 972,316.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769,436.80x = 4,156,012.80 × 972,316.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769,436.80x = 4,040,961,066,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,961,066,455.04/2,769,436.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,127.38

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