Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849,273.28, 4,273,913.87 and 827,523
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 2,849,273.28, 4,273,913.87 and 827,523 is: 1,241,285.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
2,849,273.28 : 4,273,913.87 = 827,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
2,849,273.28/4,273,913.87 = 827,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
2,849,273.28x = 4,273,913.87 × 827,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
2,849,273.28x = 3,536,762,026,409.61 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,536,762,026,409.61/2,849,273.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,241,285.65
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