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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,049.50, 4,301,239.91 and 947,844.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,049.50, 4,301,239.91 and 947,844.92 is: 1,421,987.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,049.50 : 4,301,239.91 = 947,844.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,049.50/4,301,239.91 = 947,844.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,049.50x = 4,301,239.91 × 947,844.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,049.50x = 4,076,908,404,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076,908,404,408.63/2,867,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,421,987.45

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