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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,281.62, 4,301,015.58 and 845,356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,281.62, 4,301,015.58 and 845,356.02 is: 1,268,061.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,281.62 : 4,301,015.58 = 845,356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,281.62/4,301,015.58 = 845,356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,281.62x = 4,301,015.58 × 845,356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,281.62x = 3,635,889,412,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,635,889,412,666.79/2,867,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,061.49

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