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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840,170.77, 4,260,293.83 and 946,912.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840,170.77, 4,260,293.83 and 946,912.82 is: 1,420,381.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840,170.77 : 4,260,293.83 = 946,912.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840,170.77/4,260,293.83 = 946,912.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840,170.77x = 4,260,293.83 × 946,912.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840,170.77x = 4,034,126,844,593.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,126,844,593.90/2,840,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,381.79

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