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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,177.79, 4,269,887.87 and 825,570.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,177.79, 4,269,887.87 and 825,570.72 is: 1,238,101.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,177.79 : 4,269,887.87 = 825,570.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,177.79/4,269,887.87 = 825,570.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,177.79x = 4,269,887.87 × 825,570.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,177.79x = 3,525,094,377,677.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,094,377,677.87/2,847,177.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,101.25

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