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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,820.92, 4,301,987.22 and 975,053.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,820.92, 4,301,987.22 and 975,053.88 is: 1,462,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,820.92 : 4,301,987.22 = 975,053.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,820.92/4,301,987.22 = 975,053.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,820.92x = 4,301,987.22 × 975,053.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,820.92x = 4,194,669,330,571.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,669,330,571.41/2,868,820.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,157.96

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