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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841,316.35, 4,262,011.43 and 948,057.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841,316.35, 4,262,011.43 and 948,057.78 is: 1,422,098.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841,316.35 : 4,262,011.43 = 948,057.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841,316.35/4,262,011.43 = 948,057.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841,316.35x = 4,262,011.43 × 948,057.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841,316.35x = 4,040,633,105,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,633,105,902.68/2,841,316.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,098.99

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