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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,809.20, 4,271,713.80 and 853,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,809.20, 4,271,713.80 and 853,265.20 is: 1,279,897.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,809.20 : 4,271,713.80 = 853,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,809.20/4,271,713.80 = 853,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,809.20x = 4,271,713.80 × 853,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,809.20x = 3,644,904,729,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,904,729,899.76/2,847,809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,897.80

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