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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,080.43, 4,280,909.86 and 908,967.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,080.43, 4,280,909.86 and 908,967.95 is: 1,362,907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,080.43 : 4,280,909.86 = 908,967.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,080.43/4,280,909.86 = 908,967.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,080.43x = 4,280,909.86 × 908,967.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,080.43x = 3,891,209,859,578.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,209,859,578.99/2,855,080.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362,907.26

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