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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,199.66, 4,272,295.17 and 853,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,199.66, 4,272,295.17 and 853,655.66 is: 1,280,482.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,199.66 : 4,272,295.17 = 853,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,199.66/4,272,295.17 = 853,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,199.66x = 4,272,295.17 × 853,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,199.66x = 3,647,068,953,061.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,068,953,061.16/2,848,199.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280,482.20

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