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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,861,223.67, 4,292,499.81 and 839,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,861,223.67, 4,292,499.81 and 839,385.91 is: 1,259,273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,861,223.67 : 4,292,499.81 = 839,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,861,223.67/4,292,499.81 = 839,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,861,223.67x = 4,292,499.81 × 839,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,861,223.67x = 3,603,063,859,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,603,063,859,191.68/2,861,223.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259,273.75

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