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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,371,142.40, 5,057,369.70 and 975,065.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,371,142.40, 5,057,369.70 and 975,065.20 is: 1,462,787.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,371,142.40 : 5,057,369.70 = 975,065.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,371,142.40/5,057,369.70 = 975,065.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,371,142.40x = 5,057,369.70 × 975,065.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,371,142.40x = 4,931,265,198,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,931,265,198,004.44/3,371,142.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462,787.57

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