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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,256.02, 4,300,878.68 and 846,918.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,256.02, 4,300,878.68 and 846,918.64 is: 1,270,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,256.02 : 4,300,878.68 = 846,918.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,256.02/4,300,878.68 = 846,918.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,256.02x = 4,300,878.68 × 846,918.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,256.02x = 3,642,494,303,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,494,303,786.71/2,867,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270,376.37

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