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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,878,317.44, 4,317,180.29 and 959,021.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,878,317.44, 4,317,180.29 and 959,021.36 is: 1,438,433.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,878,317.44 : 4,317,180.29 = 959,021.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,878,317.44/4,317,180.29 = 959,021.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,878,317.44x = 4,317,180.29 × 959,021.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,878,317.44x = 4,140,268,086,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,268,086,699.99/2,878,317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438,433.45

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