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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,197.16, 4,272,291.42 and 853,653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,197.16, 4,272,291.42 and 853,653.16 is: 1,280,478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,197.16 : 4,272,291.42 = 853,653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,197.16/4,272,291.42 = 853,653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,197.16x = 4,272,291.42 × 853,653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,197.16x = 3,647,055,071,123.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,055,071,123.89/2,848,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,478.45

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