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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,012.98, 4,271,354.94 and 825,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,012.98, 4,271,354.94 and 825,714.12 is: 1,238,378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,012.98 : 4,271,354.94 = 825,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,012.98/4,271,354.94 = 825,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,012.98x = 4,271,354.94 × 825,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,012.98x = 3,526,918,085,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,918,085,489.75/2,848,012.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238,378.52

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