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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,814.30, 4,283,721.45 and 962,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,814.30, 4,283,721.45 and 962,358.30 is: 1,443,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,814.30 : 4,283,721.45 = 962,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,814.30/4,283,721.45 = 962,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,814.30x = 4,283,721.45 × 962,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,814.30x = 4,122,474,892,295.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,474,892,295.54/2,855,814.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,537.45

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