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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838,402.73, 4,258,281.98 and 945,160.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838,402.73, 4,258,281.98 and 945,160.57 is: 1,417,966.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838,402.73 : 4,258,281.98 = 945,160.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838,402.73/4,258,281.98 = 945,160.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838,402.73x = 4,258,281.98 × 945,160.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838,402.73x = 4,024,760,218,711.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,760,218,711.73/2,838,402.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417,966.58

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