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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843,182.90, 4,264,998.72 and 949,931.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843,182.90, 4,264,998.72 and 949,931.02 is: 1,424,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843,182.90 : 4,264,998.72 = 949,931.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843,182.90/4,264,998.72 = 949,931.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843,182.90x = 4,264,998.72 × 949,931.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843,182.90x = 4,051,454,584,388.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,454,584,388.29/2,843,182.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,971.49

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