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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,729.87, 4,301,179.58 and 845,873.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,729.87, 4,301,179.58 and 845,873.89 is: 1,268,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,729.87 : 4,301,179.58 = 845,873.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,729.87/4,301,179.58 = 845,873.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,729.87x = 4,301,179.58 × 845,873.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,729.87x = 3,638,255,494,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,255,494,284.90/2,867,729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,688.35

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