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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840,229.70, 4,260,366.15 and 946,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840,229.70, 4,260,366.15 and 946,968.10 is: 1,420,459.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840,229.70 : 4,260,366.15 = 946,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840,229.70/4,260,366.15 = 946,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840,229.70x = 4,260,366.15 × 946,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840,229.70x = 4,034,430,838,369.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,430,838,369.82/2,840,229.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,459.35

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