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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,838,652.32, 4,256,403.12 and 944,359.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,838,652.32, 4,256,403.12 and 944,359.68 is: 1,416,015.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,838,652.32 : 4,256,403.12 = 944,359.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,838,652.32/4,256,403.12 = 944,359.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,838,652.32x = 4,256,403.12 × 944,359.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,838,652.32x = 4,019,575,488,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,575,488,354.20/2,838,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416,015.43

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