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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850,444.44, 4,275,562.96 and 855,848.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850,444.44, 4,275,562.96 and 855,848.60 is: 1,283,741.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850,444.44 : 4,275,562.96 = 855,848.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850,444.44/4,275,562.96 = 855,848.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850,444.44x = 4,275,562.96 × 855,848.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850,444.44x = 3,659,234,573,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,234,573,527.86/2,850,444.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283,741.76

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