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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844,543.74, 4,265,926.22 and 950,842.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844,543.74, 4,265,926.22 and 950,842.31 is: 1,425,966.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844,543.74 : 4,265,926.22 = 950,842.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844,543.74/4,265,926.22 = 950,842.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844,543.74x = 4,265,926.22 × 950,842.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844,543.74x = 4,056,223,146,357.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,056,223,146,357.68/2,844,543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425,966.17

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