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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,875,884.96, 4,313,828.88 and 982,644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,875,884.96, 4,313,828.88 and 982,644.96 is: 1,473,967.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,875,884.96 : 4,313,828.88 = 982,644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,875,884.96/4,313,828.88 = 982,644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,875,884.96x = 4,313,828.88 × 982,644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,875,884.96x = 4,238,962,207,234.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,962,207,234.44/2,875,884.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473,967.93

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