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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974,855.82, 4,462,389.43 and 952,837.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974,855.82, 4,462,389.43 and 952,837.02 is: 1,429,289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974,855.82 : 4,462,389.43 = 952,837.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974,855.82/4,462,389.43 = 952,837.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974,855.82x = 4,462,389.43 × 952,837.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974,855.82x = 4,251,929,844,178.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251,929,844,178.61/2,974,855.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429,289.39

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