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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,361,786.48, 3,542,734.44 and 845,573.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,361,786.48, 3,542,734.44 and 845,573.04 is: 1,268,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,361,786.48 : 3,542,734.44 = 845,573.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,361,786.48/3,542,734.44 = 845,573.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,361,786.48x = 3,542,734.44 × 845,573.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,361,786.48x = 2,995,640,730,343.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,640,730,343.50/2,361,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,379.15

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