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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837,344.80, 4,256,017.20 and 944,277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837,344.80, 4,256,017.20 and 944,277.60 is: 1,416,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837,344.80 : 4,256,017.20 = 944,277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837,344.80/4,256,017.20 = 944,277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837,344.80x = 4,256,017.20 × 944,277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837,344.80x = 4,018,861,707,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,861,707,174.72/2,837,344.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,416.40

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