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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841,318.79, 4,262,015.12 and 948,060.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841,318.79, 4,262,015.12 and 948,060.23 is: 1,422,102.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841,318.79 : 4,262,015.12 = 948,060.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841,318.79/4,262,015.12 = 948,060.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841,318.79x = 4,262,015.12 × 948,060.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841,318.79x = 4,040,647,029,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,647,029,196.85/2,841,318.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422,102.67

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