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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,507.20, 4,303,217.57 and 949,488.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,507.20, 4,303,217.57 and 949,488.51 is: 1,424,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,507.20 : 4,303,217.57 = 949,488.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,507.20/4,303,217.57 = 949,488.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,507.20x = 4,303,217.57 × 949,488.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,507.20x = 4,085,855,633,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,855,633,997.68/2,868,507.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424,383.96

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