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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871,848.52, 4,308,285.11 and 952,874.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871,848.52, 4,308,285.11 and 952,874.87 is: 1,429,482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871,848.52 : 4,308,285.11 = 952,874.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871,848.52/4,308,285.11 = 952,874.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871,848.52x = 4,308,285.11 × 952,874.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871,848.52x = 4,105,256,587,808.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,256,587,808.39/2,871,848.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,482.29

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