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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853,839.22, 4,280,836.74 and 832,034.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853,839.22, 4,280,836.74 and 832,034.26 is: 1,248,074.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853,839.22 : 4,280,836.74 = 832,034.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853,839.22/4,280,836.74 = 832,034.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853,839.22x = 4,280,836.74 × 832,034.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853,839.22x = 3,561,802,829,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,802,829,146.71/2,853,839.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,074.10

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