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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,845.80, 4,247,768.70 and 837,301.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,845.80, 4,247,768.70 and 837,301.80 is: 1,255,952.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,845.80 : 4,247,768.70 = 837,301.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,845.80/4,247,768.70 = 837,301.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,845.80x = 4,247,768.70 × 837,301.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,845.80x = 3,556,664,378,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,664,378,493.66/2,831,845.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,952.70

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