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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863,761.76, 4,294,801.82 and 841,524.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863,761.76, 4,294,801.82 and 841,524.87 is: 1,262,040.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863,761.76 : 4,294,801.82 = 841,524.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863,761.76/4,294,801.82 = 841,524.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863,761.76x = 4,294,801.82 × 841,524.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863,761.76x = 3,614,182,543,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,614,182,543,251.26/2,863,761.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262,040.23

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