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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,145.60, 4,266,259.20 and 850,342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,145.60, 4,266,259.20 and 850,342.40 is: 1,275,077.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,145.60 : 4,266,259.20 = 850,342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,145.60/4,266,259.20 = 850,342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,145.60x = 4,266,259.20 × 850,342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,145.60x = 3,627,781,087,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,781,087,150.08/2,845,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,077.48

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