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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,734.54, 4,281,260.60 and 960,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,734.54, 4,281,260.60 and 960,429.74 is: 1,440,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,734.54 : 4,281,260.60 = 960,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,734.54/4,281,260.60 = 960,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,734.54x = 4,281,260.60 × 960,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,734.54x = 4,111,849,985,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,849,985,925.02/2,853,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,866.32

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