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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838,271.68, 4,257,969.26 and 1,041,170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838,271.68, 4,257,969.26 and 1,041,170.85 is: 1,561,962.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838,271.68 : 4,257,969.26 = 1,041,170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838,271.68/4,257,969.26 = 1,041,170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838,271.68x = 4,257,969.26 × 1,041,170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838,271.68x = 4,433,273,473,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,273,473,708.07/2,838,271.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561,962.34

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