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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,836,231.92, 4,253,699.88 and 814,459.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,836,231.92, 4,253,699.88 and 814,459.86 is: 1,221,503.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,836,231.92 : 4,253,699.88 = 814,459.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,836,231.92/4,253,699.88 = 814,459.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,836,231.92x = 4,253,699.88 × 814,459.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,836,231.92x = 3,464,467,808,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,464,467,808,746.82/2,836,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221,503.71

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