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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,218.60, 4,266,368.70 and 850,415.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,218.60, 4,266,368.70 and 850,415.40 is: 1,275,186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,218.60 : 4,266,368.70 = 850,415.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,218.60/4,266,368.70 = 850,415.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,218.60x = 4,266,368.70 × 850,415.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,218.60x = 3,628,185,644,557.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628,185,644,557.98/2,845,218.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,186.96

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