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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,113.40, 4,309,670.10 and 979,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,113.40, 4,309,670.10 and 979,916.60 is: 1,469,874.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,113.40 : 4,309,670.10 = 979,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,113.40/4,309,670.10 = 979,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,113.40x = 4,309,670.10 × 979,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,113.40x = 4,223,117,271,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,117,271,513.66/2,873,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,874.90

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