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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,888.84, 4,273,754.28 and 826,870.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,888.84, 4,273,754.28 and 826,870.72 is: 1,240,428.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,888.84 : 4,273,754.28 = 826,870.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,888.84/4,273,754.28 = 826,870.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,888.84x = 4,273,754.28 × 826,870.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,888.84x = 3,533,842,278,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,842,278,606.68/2,848,888.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,428.28

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