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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,255.02, 4,282,012.08 and 832,657.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,255.02, 4,282,012.08 and 832,657.02 is: 1,249,169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,255.02 : 4,282,012.08 = 832,657.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,255.02/4,282,012.08 = 832,657.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,255.02x = 4,282,012.08 × 832,657.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,255.02x = 3,565,447,418,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,447,418,136.80/2,854,255.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,169.19

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