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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,856,274.80, 4,281,422.76 and 962,361.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,856,274.80, 4,281,422.76 and 962,361.84 is: 1,442,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,856,274.80 : 4,281,422.76 = 962,361.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,856,274.80/4,281,422.76 = 962,361.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,856,274.80x = 4,281,422.76 × 962,361.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,856,274.80x = 4,120,277,885,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,277,885,131.48/2,856,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442,535.53

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