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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773,020.40, 4,159,530.60 and 975,889.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773,020.40, 4,159,530.60 and 975,889.60 is: 1,463,834.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773,020.40 : 4,159,530.60 = 975,889.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773,020.40/4,159,530.60 = 975,889.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773,020.40x = 4,159,530.60 × 975,889.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773,020.40x = 4,059,242,653,421.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,242,653,421.76/2,773,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463,834.40

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