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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,818.67, 4,301,983.85 and 975,051.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,818.67, 4,301,983.85 and 975,051.63 is: 1,462,154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,818.67 : 4,301,983.85 = 975,051.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,818.67/4,301,983.85 = 975,051.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,818.67x = 4,301,983.85 × 975,051.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,818.67x = 4,194,656,360,300.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,656,360,300.92/2,868,818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,154.58

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