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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,286,975.75, 3,430,534.77 and 848,017.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,286,975.75, 3,430,534.77 and 848,017.23 is: 1,272,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,286,975.75 : 3,430,534.77 = 848,017.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,286,975.75/3,430,534.77 = 848,017.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,286,975.75x = 3,430,534.77 × 848,017.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,286,975.75x = 2,909,152,593,074.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,152,593,074.09/2,286,975.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272,052.23

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