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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,746.90, 4,283,635.20 and 962,504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,746.90, 4,283,635.20 and 962,504.74 is: 1,443,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,746.90 : 4,283,635.20 = 962,504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,746.90/4,283,635.20 = 962,504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,746.90x = 4,283,635.20 × 962,504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,746.90x = 4,123,019,184,430.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,019,184,430.85/2,855,746.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,762.12

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