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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831,850.37, 4,247,697.79 and 701,887.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831,850.37, 4,247,697.79 and 701,887.33 is: 1,052,811.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831,850.37 : 4,247,697.79 = 701,887.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831,850.37/4,247,697.79 = 701,887.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831,850.37x = 4,247,697.79 × 701,887.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831,850.37x = 2,981,405,260,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,405,260,470.00/2,831,850.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052,811.72

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