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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,034.60, 4,281,766.32 and 832,278.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,034.60, 4,281,766.32 and 832,278.74 is: 1,248,626.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,034.60 : 4,281,766.32 = 832,278.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,034.60/4,281,766.32 = 832,278.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,034.60x = 4,281,766.32 × 832,278.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,034.60x = 3,563,623,077,784.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,563,623,077,784.04/2,854,034.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,626.45

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