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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873,335.80, 4,310,003.70 and 979,620.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873,335.80, 4,310,003.70 and 979,620.60 is: 1,469,430.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873,335.80 : 4,310,003.70 = 979,620.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873,335.80/4,310,003.70 = 979,620.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873,335.80x = 4,310,003.70 × 979,620.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873,335.80x = 4,222,168,410,596.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,222,168,410,596.22/2,873,335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469,430.90

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