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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,569.60, 4,266,895.20 and 850,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,569.60, 4,266,895.20 and 850,766.40 is: 1,275,713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,569.60 : 4,266,895.20 = 850,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,569.60/4,266,895.20 = 850,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,569.60x = 4,266,895.20 × 850,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,569.60x = 3,630,131,068,481.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,131,068,481.28/2,845,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,713.33

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