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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,955,143.52, 4,432,966.74 and 932,846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,955,143.52, 4,432,966.74 and 932,846.40 is: 1,399,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,955,143.52 : 4,432,966.74 = 932,846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,955,143.52/4,432,966.74 = 932,846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,955,143.52x = 4,432,966.74 × 932,846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,955,143.52x = 4,135,277,064,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,277,064,728.74/2,955,143.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399,348.98

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