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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861,303.55, 4,289,287.14 and 966,720.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861,303.55, 4,289,287.14 and 966,720.03 is: 1,449,178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861,303.55 : 4,289,287.14 = 966,720.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861,303.55/4,289,287.14 = 966,720.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861,303.55x = 4,289,287.14 × 966,720.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861,303.55x = 4,146,539,792,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,539,792,659.41/2,861,303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,449,178.57

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