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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812,010.50, 4,218,735.03 and 817,466.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812,010.50, 4,218,735.03 and 817,466.50 is: 1,226,408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812,010.50 : 4,218,735.03 = 817,466.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812,010.50/4,218,735.03 = 817,466.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812,010.50x = 4,218,735.03 × 817,466.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812,010.50x = 3,448,674,559,401.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,674,559,401.50/2,812,010.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,408.85

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