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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,858,636.24, 4,287,043.98 and 939,101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,858,636.24, 4,287,043.98 and 939,101.89 is: 1,408,353.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,858,636.24 : 4,287,043.98 = 939,101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,858,636.24/4,287,043.98 = 939,101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,858,636.24x = 4,287,043.98 × 939,101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,858,636.24x = 4,025,971,082,695.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,971,082,695.90/2,858,636.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408,353.75

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