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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,009.96, 4,271,350.40 and 825,711.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,009.96, 4,271,350.40 and 825,711.12 is: 1,238,374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,009.96 : 4,271,350.40 = 825,711.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,009.96/4,271,350.40 = 825,711.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,009.96x = 4,271,350.40 × 825,711.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,009.96x = 3,526,901,522,696.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,901,522,696.45/2,848,009.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,374.01

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