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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,413.88, 4,302,620.82 and 975,155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,413.88, 4,302,620.82 and 975,155.31 is: 1,462,732.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,413.88 : 4,302,620.82 = 975,155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,413.88/4,302,620.82 = 975,155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,413.88x = 4,302,620.82 × 975,155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,413.88x = 4,195,723,539,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,195,723,539,539.56/2,868,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,732.97

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