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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845,641.10, 4,267,002.45 and 850,837.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845,641.10, 4,267,002.45 and 850,837.90 is: 1,275,820.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845,641.10 : 4,267,002.45 = 850,837.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845,641.10/4,267,002.45 = 850,837.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845,641.10x = 4,267,002.45 × 850,837.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845,641.10x = 3,630,527,403,852.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,527,403,852.86/2,845,641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275,820.55

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