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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849,109.20, 4,273,663.80 and 854,565.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849,109.20, 4,273,663.80 and 854,565.20 is: 1,281,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849,109.20 : 4,273,663.80 = 854,565.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849,109.20/4,273,663.80 = 854,565.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849,109.20x = 4,273,663.80 × 854,565.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849,109.20x = 3,652,124,359,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,124,359,979.76/2,849,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281,847.80

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