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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,347.80, 4,247,021.70 and 836,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,347.80, 4,247,021.70 and 836,803.80 is: 1,255,205.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,347.80 : 4,247,021.70 = 836,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,347.80/4,247,021.70 = 836,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,347.80x = 4,247,021.70 × 836,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,347.80x = 3,553,923,897,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,923,897,242.46/2,831,347.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,205.70

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