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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,123.08, 4,281,814.37 and 832,525.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,123.08, 4,281,814.37 and 832,525.17 is: 1,248,971.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,123.08 : 4,281,814.37 = 832,525.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,123.08/4,281,814.37 = 832,525.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,123.08x = 4,281,814.37 × 832,525.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,123.08x = 3,564,718,236,292.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,718,236,292.69/2,854,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,971.45

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