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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,867,732.38, 4,301,183.32 and 845,876.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,867,732.38, 4,301,183.32 and 845,876.40 is: 1,268,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,867,732.38 : 4,301,183.32 = 845,876.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,867,732.38/4,301,183.32 = 845,876.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,867,732.38x = 4,301,183.32 × 845,876.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,867,732.38x = 3,638,269,462,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,269,462,461.65/2,867,732.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268,692.12

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