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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,530.90, 4,267,907.55 and 850,986.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,530.90, 4,267,907.55 and 850,986.90 is: 1,276,364.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,530.90 : 4,267,907.55 = 850,986.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,530.90/4,267,907.55 = 850,986.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,530.90x = 4,267,907.55 × 850,986.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,530.90x = 3,631,933,415,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,933,415,461.10/2,845,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276,364.08

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