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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875,879.46, 4,313,820.64 and 982,639.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875,879.46, 4,313,820.64 and 982,639.46 is: 1,473,959.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875,879.46 : 4,313,820.64 = 982,639.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875,879.46/4,313,820.64 = 982,639.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875,879.46x = 4,313,820.64 × 982,639.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875,879.46x = 4,238,930,384,226.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,930,384,226.45/2,875,879.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,959.69

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