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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,615.20, 4,272,922.80 and 854,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,615.20, 4,272,922.80 and 854,071.20 is: 1,281,106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,615.20 : 4,272,922.80 = 854,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,615.20/4,272,922.80 = 854,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,615.20x = 4,272,922.80 × 854,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,615.20x = 3,649,380,303,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,649,380,303,303.36/2,848,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,106.80

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