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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851,538.22, 4,277,270.12 and 692,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851,538.22, 4,277,270.12 and 692,581.03 is: 1,038,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851,538.22 : 4,277,270.12 = 692,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851,538.22/4,277,270.12 = 692,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851,538.22x = 4,277,270.12 × 692,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851,538.22x = 2,962,356,120,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,962,356,120,448.57/2,851,538.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038,862.50

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