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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,840.82, 4,308,273.56 and 952,867.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,840.82, 4,308,273.56 and 952,867.18 is: 1,429,470.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,840.82 : 4,308,273.56 = 952,867.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,840.82/4,308,273.56 = 952,867.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,840.82x = 4,308,273.56 × 952,867.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,840.82x = 4,105,212,465,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,212,465,823.99/2,871,840.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,470.76

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