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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,679.16, 4,281,177.54 and 960,374.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,679.16, 4,281,177.54 and 960,374.36 is: 1,440,783.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,679.16 : 4,281,177.54 = 960,374.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,679.16/4,281,177.54 = 960,374.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,679.16x = 4,281,177.54 × 960,374.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,679.16x = 4,111,533,140,023.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,533,140,023.87/2,853,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,783.25

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