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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868,432.82, 4,302,817.89 and 818,935.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868,432.82, 4,302,817.89 and 818,935.83 is: 1,228,451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868,432.82 : 4,302,817.89 = 818,935.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868,432.82/4,302,817.89 = 818,935.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868,432.82x = 4,302,817.89 × 818,935.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868,432.82x = 3,523,731,716,524.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,731,716,524.57/2,868,432.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228,451.89

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