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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836,218.60, 4,254,716.70 and 942,762.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836,218.60, 4,254,716.70 and 942,762.60 is: 1,414,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836,218.60 : 4,254,716.70 = 942,762.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836,218.60/4,254,716.70 = 942,762.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836,218.60x = 4,254,716.70 × 942,762.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836,218.60x = 4,011,187,778,355.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,011,187,778,355.42/2,836,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414,273.14

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