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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,866,158.45, 4,299,274.59 and 843,942.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,866,158.45, 4,299,274.59 and 843,942.53 is: 1,265,924.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,866,158.45 : 4,299,274.59 = 843,942.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,866,158.45/4,299,274.59 = 843,942.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,866,158.45x = 4,299,274.59 × 843,942.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,866,158.45x = 3,628,340,653,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,340,653,152.94/2,866,158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265,924.66

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