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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,011.45, 4,297,050.11 and 842,782.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,011.45, 4,297,050.11 and 842,782.43 is: 1,264,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,011.45 : 4,297,050.11 = 842,782.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,011.45/4,297,050.11 = 842,782.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,011.45x = 4,297,050.11 × 842,782.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,011.45x = 3,621,478,307,838.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,478,307,838.41/2,865,011.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,036.24

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