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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,134.50, 4,281,831.45 and 832,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,134.50, 4,281,831.45 and 832,536.50 is: 1,248,988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,134.50 : 4,281,831.45 = 832,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,134.50/4,281,831.45 = 832,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,134.50x = 4,281,831.45 × 832,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,134.50x = 3,564,780,947,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,780,947,563.77/2,854,134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248,988.42

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