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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,566.89, 4,272,850.34 and 955,302.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,566.89, 4,272,850.34 and 955,302.86 is: 1,432,954.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,566.89 : 4,272,850.34 = 955,302.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,566.89/4,272,850.34 = 955,302.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,566.89x = 4,272,850.34 × 955,302.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,566.89x = 4,081,866,124,013.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,081,866,124,013.21/2,848,566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,954.29

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