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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,869.44, 4,281,246.96 and 960,463.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,869.44, 4,281,246.96 and 960,463.12 is: 1,440,843.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,869.44 : 4,281,246.96 = 960,463.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,869.44/4,281,246.96 = 960,463.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,869.44x = 4,281,246.96 × 960,463.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,869.44x = 4,111,979,812,692.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,979,812,692.12/2,853,869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440,843.70

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