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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,586.71, 4,294,472.46 and 969,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,586.71, 4,294,472.46 and 969,885.28 is: 1,454,520.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,586.71 : 4,294,472.46 = 969,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,586.71/4,294,472.46 = 969,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,586.71x = 4,294,472.46 × 969,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,586.71x = 4,165,145,624,319.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,145,624,319.39/2,863,586.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454,520.52

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