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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,093.68, 4,309,640.52 and 979,851.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,093.68, 4,309,640.52 and 979,851.52 is: 1,469,777.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,093.68 : 4,309,640.52 = 979,851.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,093.68/4,309,640.52 = 979,851.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,093.68x = 4,309,640.52 × 979,851.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,093.68x = 4,222,807,814,175.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,807,814,175.59/2,873,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,777.28

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