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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,104,992.80, 4,657,489.20 and 975,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,104,992.80, 4,657,489.20 and 975,292.20 is: 1,462,938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,104,992.80 : 4,657,489.20 = 975,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,104,992.80/4,657,489.20 = 975,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,104,992.80x = 4,657,489.20 × 975,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,104,992.80x = 4,542,412,888,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,542,412,888,344.24/3,104,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,938.30

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