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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,045.60, 4,302,187.11 and 846,289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,045.60, 4,302,187.11 and 846,289.50 is: 1,269,469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,045.60 : 4,302,187.11 = 846,289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,045.60/4,302,187.11 = 846,289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,045.60x = 4,302,187.11 × 846,289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,045.60x = 3,640,895,778,228.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,895,778,228.35/2,868,045.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,469.28

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