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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856,272.80, 4,281,419.76 and 962,359.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856,272.80, 4,281,419.76 and 962,359.84 is: 1,442,532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856,272.80 : 4,281,419.76 = 962,359.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856,272.80/4,281,419.76 = 962,359.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856,272.80x = 4,281,419.76 × 962,359.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856,272.80x = 4,120,266,435,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,266,435,206.44/2,856,272.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,532.53

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