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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,268,376.80, 3,402,565.20 and 848,357.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,268,376.80, 3,402,565.20 and 848,357.70 is: 1,272,536.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,268,376.80 : 3,402,565.20 = 848,357.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,268,376.80/3,402,565.20 = 848,357.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,268,376.80x = 3,402,565.20 × 848,357.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,268,376.80x = 2,886,592,387,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,592,387,172.04/2,268,376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,536.55

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