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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996,873.40, 4,495,310.10 and 975,307.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996,873.40, 4,495,310.10 and 975,307.80 is: 1,462,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996,873.40 : 4,495,310.10 = 975,307.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996,873.40/4,495,310.10 = 975,307.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996,873.40x = 4,495,310.10 × 975,307.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996,873.40x = 4,384,311,003,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,311,003,948.78/2,996,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,961.70

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