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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,854,897.65, 4,282,275.25 and 833,159.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,854,897.65, 4,282,275.25 and 833,159.06 is: 1,249,717.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,854,897.65 : 4,282,275.25 = 833,159.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,854,897.65/4,282,275.25 = 833,159.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,854,897.65x = 4,282,275.25 × 833,159.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,854,897.65x = 3,567,816,437,041.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,816,437,041.15/2,854,897.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249,717.81

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