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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,285.04, 4,293,971.88 and 968,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,285.04, 4,293,971.88 and 968,518 is: 1,452,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,285.04 : 4,293,971.88 = 968,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,285.04/4,293,971.88 = 968,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,285.04x = 4,293,971.88 × 968,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,285.04x = 4,158,789,057,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158,789,057,273.84/2,862,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452,961.18

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