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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,287,989.99, 3,429,866.43 and 847,871.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,287,989.99, 3,429,866.43 and 847,871.55 is: 1,271,022.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,287,989.99 : 3,429,866.43 = 847,871.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,287,989.99/3,429,866.43 = 847,871.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,287,989.99x = 3,429,866.43 × 847,871.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,287,989.99x = 2,908,086,166,297.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,086,166,297.07/2,287,989.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271,022.24

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