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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,779.68, 4,282,172.76 and 961,362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,779.68, 4,282,172.76 and 961,362.56 is: 1,442,044.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,779.68 : 4,282,172.76 = 961,362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,779.68/4,282,172.76 = 961,362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,779.68x = 4,282,172.76 × 961,362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,779.68x = 4,116,720,566,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,720,566,915.87/2,854,779.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,044.93

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