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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,321.42, 4,271,609.52 and 825,649.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,321.42, 4,271,609.52 and 825,649.74 is: 1,238,656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,321.42 : 4,271,609.52 = 825,649.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,321.42/4,271,609.52 = 825,649.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,321.42x = 4,271,609.52 × 825,649.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,321.42x = 3,526,853,289,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,853,289,569.52/2,847,321.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,656.54

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