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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,127.72, 4,281,821.30 and 832,529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,127.72, 4,281,821.30 and 832,529.80 is: 1,248,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,127.72 : 4,281,821.30 = 832,529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,127.72/4,281,821.30 = 832,529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,127.72x = 4,281,821.30 × 832,529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,127.72x = 3,564,743,830,524.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,743,830,524.74/2,854,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,978.39

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