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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,250.90, 4,307,459.55 and 978,183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,250.90, 4,307,459.55 and 978,183.70 is: 1,467,474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,250.90 : 4,307,459.55 = 978,183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,250.90/4,307,459.55 = 978,183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,250.90x = 4,307,459.55 × 978,183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,250.90x = 4,213,486,720,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,213,486,720,219.33/2,871,250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,474.24

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