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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,226.79, 4,298,371.72 and 946,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,226.79, 4,298,371.72 and 946,270.91 is: 1,419,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,226.79 : 4,298,371.72 = 946,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,226.79/4,298,371.72 = 946,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,226.79x = 4,298,371.72 × 946,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,226.79x = 4,067,424,095,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,424,095,145.13/2,865,226.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,581.90

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