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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874,052.31, 4,311,411.98 and 955,134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874,052.31, 4,311,411.98 and 955,134.77 is: 1,432,812.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874,052.31 : 4,311,411.98 = 955,134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874,052.31/4,311,411.98 = 955,134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874,052.31x = 4,311,411.98 × 955,134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874,052.31x = 4,117,979,463,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,979,463,559.81/2,874,052.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432,812.99

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