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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878,033.80, 4,315,884.30 and 983,800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878,033.80, 4,315,884.30 and 983,800.20 is: 1,475,301.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878,033.80 : 4,315,884.30 = 983,800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878,033.80/4,315,884.30 = 983,800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878,033.80x = 4,315,884.30 × 983,800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878,033.80x = 4,245,967,837,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,967,837,516.86/2,878,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475,301.59

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