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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,175.20, 4,302,457.20 and 975,059.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,175.20, 4,302,457.20 and 975,059.40 is: 1,462,655.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,175.20 : 4,302,457.20 = 975,059.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,175.20/4,302,457.20 = 975,059.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,175.20x = 4,302,457.20 × 975,059.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,175.20x = 4,195,151,335,957.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,151,335,957.68/2,868,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,655.19

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