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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,865,048.96, 4,297,106.32 and 842,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,865,048.96, 4,297,106.32 and 842,819.92 is: 1,264,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,865,048.96 : 4,297,106.32 = 842,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,865,048.96/4,297,106.32 = 842,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,865,048.96x = 4,297,106.32 × 842,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,865,048.96x = 3,621,686,804,853.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,621,686,804,853.90/2,865,048.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264,092.47

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