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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,989,879.28, 4,485,473.02 and 968,327.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,989,879.28, 4,485,473.02 and 968,327.55 is: 1,452,703.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,989,879.28 : 4,485,473.02 = 968,327.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,989,879.28/4,485,473.02 = 968,327.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,989,879.28x = 4,485,473.02 × 968,327.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,989,879.28x = 4,343,407,097,626.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,407,097,626.88/2,989,879.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,703.17

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