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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836,172.64, 4,254,256.80 and 841,628.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836,172.64, 4,254,256.80 and 841,628.64 is: 1,262,442.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836,172.64 : 4,254,256.80 = 841,628.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836,172.64/4,254,256.80 = 841,628.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836,172.64x = 4,254,256.80 × 841,628.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836,172.64x = 3,580,504,364,794.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,504,364,794.75/2,836,172.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,442.32

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