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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855,815.30, 4,283,722.95 and 962,359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855,815.30, 4,283,722.95 and 962,359.30 is: 1,443,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855,815.30 : 4,283,722.95 = 962,359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855,815.30/4,283,722.95 = 962,359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855,815.30x = 4,283,722.95 × 962,359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855,815.30x = 4,122,480,619,555.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,480,619,555.94/2,855,815.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,538.95

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