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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,839,205.80, 4,258,808.70 and 844,661.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,839,205.80, 4,258,808.70 and 844,661.80 is: 1,266,992.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,839,205.80 : 4,258,808.70 = 844,661.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,839,205.80/4,258,808.70 = 844,661.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,839,205.80x = 4,258,808.70 × 844,661.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,839,205.80x = 3,597,253,022,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,597,253,022,397.66/2,839,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266,992.70

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