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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843,185.65, 4,265,002.85 and 949,933.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843,185.65, 4,265,002.85 and 949,933.77 is: 1,424,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843,185.65 : 4,265,002.85 = 949,933.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843,185.65/4,265,002.85 = 949,933.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843,185.65x = 4,265,002.85 × 949,933.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843,185.65x = 4,051,470,231,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,470,231,611.58/2,843,185.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,975.62

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