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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,224.16, 4,298,367.78 and 946,268.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,224.16, 4,298,367.78 and 946,268.28 is: 1,419,577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,224.16 : 4,298,367.78 = 946,268.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,224.16/4,298,367.78 = 946,268.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,224.16x = 4,298,367.78 × 946,268.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,224.16x = 4,067,409,085,988.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,409,085,988.02/2,865,224.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,577.97

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