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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,712.40, 4,283,583.45 and 962,470.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,712.40, 4,283,583.45 and 962,470.24 is: 1,443,710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,712.40 : 4,283,583.45 = 962,470.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,712.40/4,283,583.45 = 962,470.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,712.40x = 4,283,583.45 × 962,470.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,712.40x = 4,122,821,591,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,821,591,181.53/2,855,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,710.36

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