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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,049.02, 4,302,192.30 and 846,292.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,049.02, 4,302,192.30 and 846,292.86 is: 1,269,474.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,049.02 : 4,302,192.30 = 846,292.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,049.02/4,302,192.30 = 846,292.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,049.02x = 4,302,192.30 × 846,292.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,049.02x = 3,640,914,625,836.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,914,625,836.98/2,868,049.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269,474.34

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