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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,228.16, 4,298,373.80 and 946,272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,228.16, 4,298,373.80 and 946,272.28 is: 1,419,583.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,228.16 : 4,298,373.80 = 946,272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,228.16/4,298,373.80 = 946,272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,228.16x = 4,298,373.80 × 946,272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,228.16x = 4,067,431,976,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067,431,976,018.26/2,865,228.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419,583.97

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