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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,632.60, 4,266,989.70 and 850,829.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,632.60, 4,266,989.70 and 850,829.40 is: 1,275,807.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,632.60 : 4,266,989.70 = 850,829.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,632.60/4,266,989.70 = 850,829.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,632.60x = 4,266,989.70 × 850,829.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,632.60x = 3,630,480,286,257.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,480,286,257.18/2,845,632.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,807.81

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