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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445,781.14, 3,668,904.99 and 949,989.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445,781.14, 3,668,904.99 and 949,989.78 is: 1,425,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445,781.14 : 3,668,904.99 = 949,989.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445,781.14/3,668,904.99 = 949,989.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445,781.14x = 3,668,904.99 × 949,989.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445,781.14x = 3,485,422,244,291.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,422,244,291.00/2,445,781.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,075.28

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