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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,061.41, 4,280,881.37 and 908,948.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,061.41, 4,280,881.37 and 908,948.93 is: 1,362,878.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,061.41 : 4,280,881.37 = 908,948.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,061.41/4,280,881.37 = 908,948.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,061.41x = 4,280,881.37 × 908,948.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,061.41x = 3,891,102,519,882.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,102,519,882.12/2,855,061.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,878.75

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