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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,859,647.06, 4,290,059.46 and 837,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,859,647.06, 4,290,059.46 and 837,956.72 is: 1,257,107.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,859,647.06 : 4,290,059.46 = 837,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,859,647.06/4,290,059.46 = 837,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,859,647.06x = 4,290,059.46 × 837,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,859,647.06x = 3,594,884,153,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,884,153,706.57/2,859,647.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,107.64

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