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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,837,704.80, 4,256,557.20 and 843,160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,837,704.80, 4,256,557.20 and 843,160.80 is: 1,264,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,837,704.80 : 4,256,557.20 = 843,160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,837,704.80/4,256,557.20 = 843,160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,837,704.80x = 4,256,557.20 × 843,160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,837,704.80x = 3,588,962,173,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,962,173,997.76/2,837,704.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,741.20

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