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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755,935.87, 4,133,636.52 and 836,863.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755,935.87, 4,133,636.52 and 836,863.69 is: 1,255,214.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755,935.87 : 4,133,636.52 = 836,863.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755,935.87/4,133,636.52 = 836,863.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755,935.87x = 4,133,636.52 × 836,863.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755,935.87x = 3,459,290,311,245.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,290,311,245.96/2,755,935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,214.37

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