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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,174.20, 4,302,455.70 and 975,058.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,174.20, 4,302,455.70 and 975,058.40 is: 1,462,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,174.20 : 4,302,455.70 = 975,058.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,174.20/4,302,455.70 = 975,058.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,174.20x = 4,302,455.70 × 975,058.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,174.20x = 4,195,145,570,912.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,145,570,912.88/2,868,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,653.69

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