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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,794.80, 4,247,692.20 and 837,250.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,794.80, 4,247,692.20 and 837,250.80 is: 1,255,876.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,794.80 : 4,247,692.20 = 837,250.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,794.80/4,247,692.20 = 837,250.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,794.80x = 4,247,692.20 × 837,250.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,794.80x = 3,556,383,692,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,383,692,603.76/2,831,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,876.20

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