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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,411.88, 4,302,617.82 and 975,153.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,411.88, 4,302,617.82 and 975,153.32 is: 1,462,729.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,411.88 : 4,302,617.82 = 975,153.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,411.88/4,302,617.82 = 975,153.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,411.88x = 4,302,617.82 × 975,153.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,411.88x = 4,195,712,051,864.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,712,051,864.16/2,868,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,729.98

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