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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843,501.81, 4,265,252.72 and 950,243.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843,501.81, 4,265,252.72 and 950,243.24 is: 1,425,364.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843,501.81 : 4,265,252.72 = 950,243.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843,501.81/4,265,252.72 = 950,243.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843,501.81x = 4,265,252.72 × 950,243.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843,501.81x = 4,053,027,564,071.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,053,027,564,071.61/2,843,501.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,364.86

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