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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840,230.70, 4,260,367.65 and 946,969.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840,230.70, 4,260,367.65 and 946,969.10 is: 1,420,460.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840,230.70 : 4,260,367.65 = 946,969.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840,230.70/4,260,367.65 = 946,969.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840,230.70x = 4,260,367.65 × 946,969.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840,230.70x = 4,034,436,519,189.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034,436,519,189.62/2,840,230.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420,460.85

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