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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862,839.58, 4,294,277.73 and 841,075.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862,839.58, 4,294,277.73 and 841,075.26 is: 1,261,618.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862,839.58 : 4,294,277.73 = 841,075.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862,839.58/4,294,277.73 = 841,075.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862,839.58x = 4,294,277.73 × 841,075.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862,839.58x = 3,611,810,758,271.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,810,758,271.96/2,862,839.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261,618.28

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