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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,846.55, 4,247,769.83 and 837,302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,846.55, 4,247,769.83 and 837,302.55 is: 1,255,953.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,846.55 : 4,247,769.83 = 837,302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,846.55/4,247,769.83 = 837,302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,846.55x = 4,247,769.83 × 837,302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,846.55x = 3,556,668,506,285.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,668,506,285.55/2,831,846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255,953.83

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