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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,848,993.60, 4,273,490.40 and 827,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,848,993.60, 4,273,490.40 and 827,233.60 is: 1,240,850.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,848,993.60 : 4,273,490.40 = 827,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,848,993.60/4,273,490.40 = 827,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,848,993.60x = 4,273,490.40 × 827,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,848,993.60x = 3,535,174,848,157.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,174,848,157.44/2,848,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240,850.40

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