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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,285,271.25, 3,426,832.49 and 844,959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,285,271.25, 3,426,832.49 and 844,959.52 is: 1,267,042.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,285,271.25 : 3,426,832.49 = 844,959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,285,271.25/3,426,832.49 = 844,959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,285,271.25x = 3,426,832.49 × 844,959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,285,271.25x = 2,895,534,735,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895,534,735,870.81/2,285,271.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267,042.04

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