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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,836.72, 4,280,832.99 and 832,031.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,836.72, 4,280,832.99 and 832,031.76 is: 1,248,070.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,836.72 : 4,280,832.99 = 832,031.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,836.72/4,280,832.99 = 832,031.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,836.72x = 4,280,832.99 × 832,031.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,836.72x = 3,561,789,022,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,789,022,988.89/2,853,836.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,070.36

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