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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841,307.21, 4,261,997.73 and 948,048.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841,307.21, 4,261,997.73 and 948,048.65 is: 1,422,085.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841,307.21 : 4,261,997.73 = 948,048.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841,307.21/4,261,997.73 = 948,048.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841,307.21x = 4,261,997.73 × 948,048.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841,307.21x = 4,040,581,194,229.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,581,194,229.57/2,841,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,085.29

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