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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851,589.13, 4,277,580.50 and 829,849.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851,589.13, 4,277,580.50 and 829,849.78 is: 1,244,831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851,589.13 : 4,277,580.50 = 829,849.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851,589.13/4,277,580.50 = 829,849.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851,589.13x = 4,277,580.50 × 829,849.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851,589.13x = 3,549,749,232,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,749,232,708.04/2,851,589.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244,831.94

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