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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,017.92, 4,307,193.84 and 977,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,017.92, 4,307,193.84 and 977,775.52 is: 1,466,890.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,017.92 : 4,307,193.84 = 977,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,017.92/4,307,193.84 = 977,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,017.92x = 4,307,193.84 × 977,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,017.92x = 4,211,468,696,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211,468,696,646.80/2,871,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466,890.42

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