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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843,500.50, 4,265,250.75 and 950,241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843,500.50, 4,265,250.75 and 950,241.90 is: 1,425,362.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843,500.50 : 4,265,250.75 = 950,241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843,500.50/4,265,250.75 = 950,241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843,500.50x = 4,265,250.75 × 950,241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843,500.50x = 4,053,019,976,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,019,976,656.43/2,843,500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,362.85

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