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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,337.88, 4,300,171.11 and 973,079.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,337.88, 4,300,171.11 and 973,079.31 is: 1,459,844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,337.88 : 4,300,171.11 = 973,079.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,337.88/4,300,171.11 = 973,079.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,337.88x = 4,300,171.11 × 973,079.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,337.88x = 4,184,407,536,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,184,407,536,600.74/2,866,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,844.48

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