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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,663.70, 4,283,510.33 and 962,421.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,663.70, 4,283,510.33 and 962,421.54 is: 1,443,637.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,663.70 : 4,283,510.33 = 962,421.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,663.70/4,283,510.33 = 962,421.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,663.70x = 4,283,510.33 × 962,421.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,663.70x = 4,122,542,608,404.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,542,608,404.51/2,855,663.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,637.29

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