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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772,281.70, 4,159,042.20 and 975,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772,281.70, 4,159,042.20 and 975,223.80 is: 1,463,053.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772,281.70 : 4,159,042.20 = 975,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772,281.70/4,159,042.20 = 975,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772,281.70x = 4,159,042.20 × 975,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772,281.70x = 4,055,996,938,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055,996,938,644.36/2,772,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,053.68

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