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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,477,147.12, 3,714,829.24 and 857,475.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,477,147.12, 3,714,829.24 and 857,475.88 is: 1,285,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,477,147.12 : 3,714,829.24 = 857,475.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,477,147.12/3,714,829.24 = 857,475.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,477,147.12x = 3,714,829.24 × 857,475.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,477,147.12x = 3,185,376,460,187.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,376,460,187.97/2,477,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285,905.24

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