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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847,851.88, 4,271,233.49 and 853,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847,851.88, 4,271,233.49 and 853,307.88 is: 1,279,798.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847,851.88 : 4,271,233.49 = 853,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847,851.88/4,271,233.49 = 853,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847,851.88x = 4,271,233.49 × 853,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847,851.88x = 3,644,677,177,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,677,177,253.14/2,847,851.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,798.72

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