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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,685.38, 4,282,035.51 and 962,755.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,685.38, 4,282,035.51 and 962,755.78 is: 1,444,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,685.38 : 4,282,035.51 = 962,755.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,685.38/4,282,035.51 = 962,755.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,685.38x = 4,282,035.51 × 962,755.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,685.38x = 4,122,554,437,417.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,554,437,417.75/2,854,685.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444,136.18

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