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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,786,993.41, 4,179,487.71 and 964,863.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,786,993.41, 4,179,487.71 and 964,863.58 is: 1,446,948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,786,993.41 : 4,179,487.71 = 964,863.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,786,993.41/4,179,487.71 = 964,863.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,786,993.41x = 4,179,487.71 × 964,863.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,786,993.41x = 4,032,635,474,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032,635,474,436.60/2,786,993.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446,948.34

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