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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,748.20, 4,271,622.30 and 853,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,748.20, 4,271,622.30 and 853,204.20 is: 1,279,806.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,748.20 : 4,271,622.30 = 853,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,748.20/4,271,622.30 = 853,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,748.20x = 4,271,622.30 × 853,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,748.20x = 3,644,566,087,173.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,566,087,173.66/2,847,748.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,806.30

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