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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,830,785.71, 4,246,178.57 and 700,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,830,785.71, 4,246,178.57 and 700,869.86 is: 1,051,304.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,830,785.71 : 4,246,178.57 = 700,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,830,785.71/4,246,178.57 = 700,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,830,785.71x = 4,246,178.57 × 700,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,830,785.71x = 2,976,018,560,412.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,018,560,412.18/2,830,785.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051,304.78

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