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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782,292.48, 4,173,720.59 and 960,419.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782,292.48, 4,173,720.59 and 960,419.96 is: 1,440,727.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782,292.48 : 4,173,720.59 = 960,419.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782,292.48/4,173,720.59 = 960,419.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782,292.48x = 4,173,720.59 × 960,419.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782,292.48x = 4,008,524,543,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,524,543,631.42/2,782,292.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,727.23

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