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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838,400.48, 4,258,278.60 and 945,158.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838,400.48, 4,258,278.60 and 945,158.32 is: 1,417,963.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838,400.48 : 4,258,278.60 = 945,158.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838,400.48/4,258,278.60 = 945,158.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838,400.48x = 4,258,278.60 × 945,158.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838,400.48x = 4,024,747,447,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,747,447,667.95/2,838,400.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,963.21

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