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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,882,357.41, 4,322,067.18 and 962,578.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,882,357.41, 4,322,067.18 and 962,578.03 is: 1,443,376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,882,357.41 : 4,322,067.18 = 962,578.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,882,357.41/4,322,067.18 = 962,578.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,882,357.41x = 4,322,067.18 × 962,578.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,882,357.41x = 4,160,326,911,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160,326,911,652.06/2,882,357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443,376.49

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