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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,849,277.70, 4,273,916.55 and 854,733.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,849,277.70, 4,273,916.55 and 854,733.70 is: 1,282,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,849,277.70 : 4,273,916.55 = 854,733.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,849,277.70/4,273,916.55 = 854,733.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,849,277.70x = 4,273,916.55 × 854,733.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,849,277.70x = 3,653,060,506,272.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,060,506,272.74/2,849,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282,100.55

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