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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,179.80, 4,269,890.86 and 825,572.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,179.80, 4,269,890.86 and 825,572.72 is: 1,238,104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,179.80 : 4,269,890.86 = 825,572.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,179.80/4,269,890.86 = 825,572.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,179.80x = 4,269,890.86 × 825,572.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,179.80x = 3,525,105,411,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,525,105,411,393.34/2,847,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,104.25

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