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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,808.30, 4,247,712.45 and 837,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,808.30, 4,247,712.45 and 837,264.30 is: 1,255,896.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,808.30 : 4,247,712.45 = 837,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,808.30/4,247,712.45 = 837,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,808.30x = 4,247,712.45 × 837,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,808.30x = 3,556,457,991,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,457,991,050.54/2,831,808.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,896.45

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